American troops raise U.S. flag in Puerto Rico, Oct. 18, 1898

On this day in 1898, U.S. troops raised the stars and stripes in Puerto Rico, signifying that the former Spanish colony had come under U.S. control.

Morven Museum & Garden

File:American troops raising the Flag at Fort San Antonio De Abad

U.S. forces invade Puerto Rico, July 25, 1898

RARE Spanish American War 45 Star Navy 4 Grommet USS Battleship

The March of the Flag Campaign Speech

The mock battle that ended the Spanish-American War

America's Use and Abuse of Puerto Rico

African American Militia Units in Virginia (1870–1899

Today in History - October 18