General Nelson Miles.
He was the leader of the Philippine's during the Spanish-American war.
General Nelson Miles had been the Commanding General of the United States Army since 1895 and personally led the Invasion of Puerto Rico.
new territories for the US
The USS Maine.
The USS Maine.
he led the filipino nationalists who defeated the spanish army
The explosion of pre-dreadnought Maine led to the outbreak of the Spanish-American War.
William McKinley.
Theodore Roosevelt organized and led the 1st Volunteer Cavalry Regiment (Army) during the Spanish American War in 1898.
The quest for Cuban Independence.
President William McKimley.
Theodore Roosevelt fought in the Spanish-American War. He volunteered and led the famous "Rough Riders" cavalry unit during the conflict.