First Raising of the American Flag in Cuba Postcard

The first raising of the American flag in Cuba during the Spanish-American War took place on June 10, 1898, when American forces under General William Shafter landed in the vicinity of Daiquirí, a coastal town near Santiago de Cuba. This event marked the formal entry of the United States into the war and its engagement on Cuban soil. As the American troops established their foothold in Cuba, they replaced the Spanish flag with the Stars and Stripes, symbolising their support for the Cuban rebels' fight for independence from Spanish colonial rule. The raising of the American flag in Cuba was a significant moment that signified the United States' commitment to the liberation of Cuba and marked the beginning of a new chapter in the history of the island nation, which ultimately led to its independence from Spain and the emergence of the United States as a prominent player in global affairs.