The History of the Twentieth Century 004 Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight
13 snips
Oct 4, 2015 The podcast explores the United States' intervention in the Cuban revolt against Spain and its impact on the Philippines. It discusses the patriotic songs sung by Americans during the run-up to the Spanish-American War, the symbolism of Columbia and the introduction of Alfred Thayer Mahan. It delves into Mahan's influential book, The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, and its influence on American history. The chapter also covers the naval battle in Manila Bay during the Spanish-American War, including Admiral Dewey's successful defeat of the Spanish fleet.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Manila's Significance
- President McKinley admitted to not knowing Manila's location upon taking office.
- A year later, Manila's location became crucial to American foreign policy.
America's Anthems
- The United States lacked an official national anthem at the start of the 20th century.
- Many patriotic songs existed, some popular, some forgotten, and some in between.
Mahan's Path
- Alfred Thayer Mahan, born at West Point, joined the Navy but transitioned to academia.
- His expertise shifted from seafaring to naval strategy and teaching at the Naval War College.