Franklin Mint – History of the US – Spanish-American War – 1898 – 45mm – Proof Bronze Medal – Feb 15 – Battleship Maine destroyed – Apr 21 – U.S. declares war on Spain – May 1 – United States squadron under Dewey destroys the Spanish fleet at Manila Bay – July 1 – Battle of San Juan Hill – July 3 – Naval Battle of Santiago – Dec 10 – Treaty of Peace ends war with Spain.