United States Declares War On Spain, April 25th, 1898.
The United States delared War on Spain, on April 25th, 1898, after Spain had declared War, on April 23rd, 1898. This was the begining of the Spanish American War.
The Sons of Spanish American War Veteran's, Cuba Libre Camp #172
We are a Fraternal, Patriotic and Humanitarian Organization, founded in 1937. We welcome descendant's of Spanish American War Veteran's (1898), The Philippine Insurrection (1898-1902), The Chinese Boxer Rebellion (1900), Member's of The Cuban Liberation Army (Ejercito Libertador Cubano) and Puerto Rican's and Filipino's who aided American Militarily, we also have a Camp Ladies Auxillary, for women interested in participating, in our endeavor's. You can contact us at SonsSpanAmWar@Hotmail.com
New Camp Radio Show was taped 3/16/2010.
We did a new Camp radio show on March 16th, in honor of all the Irish / Irish American’s who have served in the U.S. military. We also spoke about Cuba and a few other Spanish-American War topic’s. // This is our 5th show so far, we also did a show in February for “Remember The Maine” Day. These are available by visiting www.SSAWV172.Blogspot.com and clicking on the player on the right hand side of the blog.
New Camp Radio Show Episode 11/29/2009.
We did a new episode of our BlogTalkRadio Show tonight. You can listen to it by visiting www.SSAWV172.Blogspot.Com
William A. LeBaron, Spanish Consul, Mobile, Alabama 1898.
Mr. William A. LeBaron was the only representative, of the Spanish Government, in Mobile, Alabama, in 1898. He held the post of Vice Consul. The Consulate was located at 11 South Royal Street.
We now have a FaceBook Group Page, for The Son’s of Spanish American War Veteran’s, Cuba Libre Camp #172.
We now a FaceBook Group Page, on FaceBook, if you are on FaceBook join and tell your friend’s about it. Just go to Group’s and type in “The Son’s of Spanish American War Veteran’s, Cuba Libre Camp #172. and join !
The Spanish American War and Philippine Insurrection 1898-1902, Uniform’s Book.
I highly recommend this book, on uniform’s, from The Spanish American War and Philippine Insurrection. The book was written by Alejandro De Quesada and illustrated by Stephen Walsh. It is part of Osprey Publication’s “Men-At-War” series. It is available on www.Amazon.com and is a must have for anyone interested in the war’s or who had any ancestor’s who served, in them.
President Barack Hussein Obama Awarded Nobel Peace Prize For 2009 // El Presidente Barack Hussein Obama Gana El Premio Nobel Para 2009.
Barack Hussein Obama, 44th President of The United States of America has been Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, for 2009. He is the third sitting U.S. President, to recieve the award. The first was Spanish American War Hero Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt, for his help, in negotiating “The Treaty of Portsmouth” which ended The Russo-Japanese War (1904-1905). The second sitting President to win the Nobel Peace Prize, was Thomas Woodraw Wilson, in 1919.
Happy Columbus Day Weekend (October 12th) // Feliz Dia de la Raza (12 de Octubre).
We would like to wish all of our member’s and friend’s a Happy Columbus Day Weekend.
New Issue of “The National Son” is available.
The latest issue of the Sons of Spanish American War Veteran’s Official Publication, “The National Son” has just been published. If any member’s haven’t recieved it and would like a copy, feel free to email me at SonsSpanAmWar@Hotmail.com
Clara Louise Maass (June 28th, 1876-August 24th, 1901)
Clara Louise Maass, was an Army Contract Nurse, who gave her life, so other’s may live. You can read the whole Blog post, on our other Blog, www.SSAWV172.BlogSpot.com, check it out you will enjoy it.
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