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Signing of the Treaty of Paris

When
1898-12-10
Where
Paris
Part of
Treaty of Paris ends the Spanish–American War

The Treaty of Paris was signed on December 10, 1898, officially ending the Spanish–American War with terms favorable to the United States.

Following an armistice in August, commissioners negotiated in Paris. The treaty ceded Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines to the U.S. and established Cuba as a protectorate. Ratifications were exchanged in April 1899, completing the transfer of sovereignty.

Sources

  1. Treaty of Paris (1898) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-19
  2. Spanish–American War Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-10

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