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Yes, "Remember the Maine!" became a rallying cry for U.S. intervention in Cuba during the Spanish-American War. The phrase referred to the sinking of the USS Maine in Havana Harbor in 1898, which was attributed to Spanish sabotage, although the exact cause remains disputed. The slogan galvanized public sentiment and fueled calls for war against Spain, ultimately leading to U.S. military involvement in Cuba and the Philippines.
"Remember the Maine!" became a rallying cry for U.S. intervention in Cuba following the mysterious sinking of the USS Maine in Havana Harbor in February 1898. The explosion, which resulted in the deaths of 266 American sailors, was widely attributed to Spanish sabotage, fueling anti-Spanish sentiment in the U.S. This rallying cry galvanized public opinion and helped push the United States toward declaring war on Spain, ultimately leading to the Spanish-American War.
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The USS Maine sank while sitting in Havana Harbor, Cuba, on February 15, 1898. The explosion that led to its sinking killed 266 crew members and fueled tensions between the United States and Spain, ultimately contributing to the outbreak of the Spanish-American War. The cause of the explosion was widely debated, with many attributing it to a Spanish mine, though later investigations suggested it could have been due to an internal accident. The incident became a rallying cry for American intervention in Cuba.
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Yes it became a rallying cry.
Most people are referring to a drink when they say, "Cuba libre." It is indeed a drink, made of rum, cola, and lime juice / lime wedges. However, the phrase literally means "Free Cuba" in Spanish and was a popular rallying cry during Cuba's efforts to obtain independence from Spain.
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