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How Did The Spanish American War Propaganda

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Robert Ressetar

The American people where thirsty for blood. The Spanish American war was a war declared by the people of the United States. Americans believed win their hearts we were a world power, now they had to show the world. There were many things and propaganda that led to this war. I believe that the Propoganda that was being circulated throughout the country was probably one of the single biggest factors of the war. Much of the stories that were being published were lies and fabrications. In 1895 a young 32 year old by the name of William Randolph set in motion the propaganda trail. He purchased the New York Morning Journal. Hearst would capitalize on the american people, and sensationalize the very nature of the cuban conflict. Hearst …show more content…

Shortly before leaving the port, as the story was told Spanish Police officers boarded the Olivette and searched three young cuban woman. These woman allegedly were carrying notes from the rebels. The journal used a big headline in the paper ”Does Our flag not protect woman?” accompanied with a picture of a fully nude woman being searched by the officers. There was such outrage that Congressman Amos Cummings immediately launched a congressional inquiry. Before that even took place the True story was revealed. The Journal was forced to print a letter stating the true facts of what actually happen. That didn't matter though because the damage was done, with this story and many more like it. One of the weakest presidents of all time President Mckinley was a staunch supporter of peace, He was also, however a voice of the people for the people. That would ultimately be his achilles heel. I believe this was a perfect storm of sorts. Between the propaganda being circulated throughout the United States, and McKinley’s desire to satisfy the American People war was inevitable. In Jan of 1898 There was a riot in a Havana newspaper office. Mckinley ordered the Navy warship Maine to the Havana Harbor. This was

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