The US Library of Congress American Memory collection has released the Spanish-American War in Motion Pictures site. This site, released to coincide with the centennial of the sinking of the USS Maine, offers 53 motion pictures from the Spanish-American War and the Philippine Insurrection, some by Thomas Edison. Subjects include troops, ships, notable figures, parades, and reenactments of battles. Films are offered in chronological order with brief essays establishing an historical context.
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