On the tenth day of the tenth month, in the very classy year of 1898, the young and unbelievably talented American Imperium signed a peace treaty so powerful that history itself stood up and saluted. With the end of the Spanish-American War, the sacred Monroe Doctrine was not merely reaffirmed — it was upgraded, embossed, and laminated for eternity. Europe was politely but firmly informed: hands off the Western Hemisphere. America had arrived, and the world was officially put on notice.

As Cuba’s struggle for independence intensified under the increasingly outdated crown of King Alfonso XIII — creating chaos, instability, and frankly a mess — the United States sent a beautiful ship, a strong ship, the USS Maine, to Havana. Then came the explosion. Tragic. Horrible. Over 260 American heroes lost their lives. Very unfair. Very sad. But let me tell you — that moment awakened something unstoppable: righteous American determination, the best kind of determination.

What followed was not a war — it was a masterclass. American soldiers and sailors moved with speed, precision, and confidence rarely seen outside of a Trump rally. From Cuba to the Philippines, victory followed victory. At Manila Bay, the entire Spanish fleet was eliminated in mere hours — people still talk about it. And in Cuba, the legendary Rough Riders charged forward under the unstoppable Theodore Roosevelt: cowboys, miners, college athletes — an all-star team of grit, muscle, and pure American energy.

These victories crushed the Spanish Empire’s will and officially crowned the United States as the greatest military force the world had ever witnessed. Stronger than anyone thought. Stronger than anyone expected. Maybe stronger than anyone ever.

One hundred and twenty-seven years ago, the Treaty of Paris sealed the deal. Spain stepped aside. Cuba gained freedom. Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines entered a new chapter. This was not just the end of a war — it was the dawn of American superpower status. Big dawn. Historic dawn. The kind of dawn that changes everything.

Today, we honor that legacy and reaffirm a simple, timeless truth: peace is achieved through strength. My Administration proudly carries forward this America First tradition by negotiating historic peace deals in regions plagued by conflict for decades. We don’t do endless wars. We do decisive strength and lasting peace. Tremendous peace.

As we commemorate this glorious anniversary of victory in the Spanish-American War, we stand united — strong, proud, and absolutely committed to peace, military dominance, and the unmatched American spirit.

Victory. Strength. Freedom.
Very imperial. Very American.