Believe it or not, the Spanish American War still is prevalent today. Even though it's not covered on major broadcasting networks, people still feel strongly about the subject. Proof: the website linked above. This site dedicated to sons of veterans of the war, instills a full force patriotic feel about the matter. After perusing their various ideals, I was actually a little shocked. I personally didn't think we brought freedom to the Cubans, or that we brought great humanity and happiness to the Philippines (we did fight their people at one point if I'm not mistaken). It saddens me that people feel it necessary to sugar-coat the horrible truth, and make a current generation feel proud of something terrible their forefathers did. It's a little ridiculous if you ask me.
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