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A Cuban rebel in Havana, Cuba, in February 1898, intercepted a personal letter written by the Spanish ambassador to America, to a friend in Havana. The ambassador was Deputy Delome. Delome mad some very insulting remarks about the President of the U.S., McKinley. New York Journal reporters published this in their newspaper. Spain apologized for this even though the letter was unofficial, and Delome resigned.
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∙ 12y agoA Cuban rebel in Havana, Cuba, in February 1898, intercepted a personal letter written by the Spanish ambassador to America, to a friend in Havana. The ambassador was Deputy Delome. Delome mad some very insulting remarks about the President of the U.S., McKinley. New York Journal reporters published this in their newspaper. Spain apologized for this even though the letter was unofficial, and Delome resigned.
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What was the name of the Spanish letter that insulted McKinley?
The de Lome letter.
Why was the lome letter important?
The De Lome letter was important because it was a private letter that was published in the American press telling about his feelings on President McKinley negatively. This prompted De Lome's resignation informing the U.S. authorities that it was his own views and not those of his government.
What letter was written from a Spanish diplomat about President McKinley?
The de Lome letter.
Who criticized President McKinley in the Spanish American War?
Spain's Minister de Lome was less then diplomatic.
Why did the De Lome letter cause such a stir?
It was critical of President McKinley, however in truth, Ambassador de Lome's criticism was valid and accurate although very undiplomatic.
What was the name of the Spanish letter that insulted McKinley?
The de Lome letter.
Why was the lome letter important?
The De Lome letter was important because it was a private letter that was published in the American press telling about his feelings on President McKinley negatively. This prompted De Lome's resignation informing the U.S. authorities that it was his own views and not those of his government.
What letter was written from a Spanish diplomat about President McKinley?
The de Lome letter.
What was the letter written by Spanish Ambassador that trashed President McKinley?
The de Lome letter.
Who criticized President McKinley in the Spanish American War?
Spain's Minister de Lome was less then diplomatic.
Why did the De Lome letter cause such a stir?
It was critical of President McKinley, however in truth, Ambassador de Lome's criticism was valid and accurate although very undiplomatic.
What did the De Lome letter say?
It was a scandalous but relatively accurate depiction of William McKinley's leadership skills.
When was a private letter from a Spanish Ambassador in Washington criticizing McKinley that was printed in American newspapers?
The de Lome letter.
Spanish Ambassador during Spanish-American War?
Enrique Dupuy de Lome.
Why was the de Lome letter leaked to the press?
In the hope that it would embarass amd anger President McKinley.
What item did the New York journal publish that caused outraged Americans to call for?
De Lome letter
Who was the Spanish ambassador that criticized McKinley?
Enrique Dupuy de Lôme wrote "... McKinley is: weak and catering to the rabble, and, besides, a low politician, who desires to leave a door open to me and to stand well with the jingoes of his party." in his letter. The incident is known as the De Lome Letter and acted as one of the primary triggers of the Spanish-American War.
