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The Delome letter was written by Enrique Dupuy de Lome, the Spanish minister with the portfolio of Cuba. It was a letter that criticized the President McKinley of the United States and was leaked to the press which is often referred as the beginning of the Spanish-American War.\
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∙ 11y agoIt was a letter by Don Enrique Duprey de Lome, the Spanish Ambassador, for the US to the Spainsh foreign minister of Spain. Intercepted by Cuban revolutionaries and given to Hearst newspapers it helped spark the war with Spain over Cuba. McKinley criticized the letter as weak and for gaining favor. It was published Feb. 9, 1898 and McKinley asked Congress to declare war two months later on April 11, 1898. He had public support to go to war because of the letter.
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∙ 13y agoIt was a personal letter from Minister Enrique Dupuy de Lome of Spain that was critical of President McKinley that was leaked to the New York Journal and published on 9 February 1898.
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∙ 13y agoIt was published in the New York Journal on 9 February 1898.
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∙ 12y agocriticized President Mckinley
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What letter was written from a Spanish diplomat about President McKinley?
The de Lome letter.
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.
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 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.
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 has the author Louis de Lome nie written?
Louis de Lome nie has written: 'Galerie des contemporains illustres' -- subject(s): Accessible book 'Beaumarchais And His Times'
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.
When was a private letter from a Spanish Ambassador in Washington criticizing McKinley that was printed in American newspapers?
The de Lome letter.
What did the De Lome letter say?
It was a scandalous but relatively accurate depiction of William McKinley's leadership skills.
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
