The phrase "A splendid little war" was coined by U.S. Secretary of State John Hay in reference to the Spanish-American War of 1898. Hay used this term to describe the conflict due to its relatively short duration and perceived success for the United States. The war resulted in the U.S. gaining territories such as Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines.
In a letter to Theodore Roosevelt he termed it "A Splendid Little War".
John Hay wrote the quote 'Splendid Little War' -J
major battles in the splendid little war of spain
John Hay, the US ambassador to England referred to the war as a "splendid little war" in comparison to the US Civil War in his letter to Teddy Roosevelt.
John Hay, The US. Ambassador To Great Britain, called it "A Splendid Little War" and then became the Secretary of State.
In a letter to Theodore Roosevelt he termed it "A Splendid Little War".
John Hay wrote the quote 'Splendid Little War' -J
major battles in the splendid little war of spain
It was called a Splendid Little War.
John Hay, the US ambassador to England referred to the war as a "splendid little war" in comparison to the US Civil War in his letter to Teddy Roosevelt.
A "splendid little war"
John Hay, the US ambassador to England referred to the war as a "splendid little war" in comparison to the US Civil War in his letter to Teddy Roosevelt.
It is often termed a splendid little war.
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John Hay, The US. Ambassador To Great Britain, called it "A Splendid Little War" and then became the Secretary of State.
It was called a splendid little war.
"...splendid little war" Talking about the Spanish American War