Posted 8 years ago
SpiritBear
(813 items)
The Maine is one of the most well-known U.S. ships and is only so well-known for the fact that it helped lead to the Spanish-American War of 1898 when the ship exploded in Cuba.
This is now one of my favourite pins and goes great with my 1899 book of coloured Spanish-American War photos.
See link:
http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/180706-spanish-american-war-in-colour-circa-18
As usual, Americans were quick to the gun and assumed the ship was exploded from causes not accidental.
The graphics are awesome especially with the age it is.
Why was the opportunity to give Puerto Rico back to Spain wasted ? LOL !
Ravage60, I agree.
Blunderbuss, Puerto Rico is a good asset.
Like Mexico ? LOL !
Beautiful pinback-- your example has really pristine, bright colors which are not often found on these!
scott
ScottVez, thank you for complimenting.
By the way SpiritB, Puerto Rico citizens pay no U.S. income tax. Nice, that !
Today commemorates 121 years.