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Spanish‑American War ends in armastice
On this day in 1898, the swift and lopsided Spanish-American War concluded when Spain officially agreed to a peace protocol on terms set by the United States, resulting in the cession of Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Manila in the Philippines to the U.S., pending a final peace agreement.