The Nation was vigorously opposed to war with Spain, and, indeed ... noting (with strong implications for more recent US adventures abroad): “Whenever a small force of Americans undertakes ...

In April 1898, months of tension between the United States and Cuba climaxed into war. After the destruction of the U.S.S. Maine and the Naval Court of Inquiry's implication of Spain, pro-war ...

On March 17, 1898, Vermont Senator ... speeches of the Spanish-American War era. After an observation visit to Cuba, Senator Proctor returned to the United States and told Congress about Cuba's ...