Cuba libre, Florida, and the Spanish-American War
Subject(s): African American soldiers, Barton, Clara, 1821-1912, Cuba, Flagler, Henry Morrison, 1830-1913, Florida--Key West, Florida--Tampa, Florida--Tampa--Ybor City, Immigrants--Biography, Maine (Battleship No. 10), Miles, Nelson Appleton, 1839-1925, Pershing, John J. (John Joseph), 1860-1948, Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919, Shafter, William Rufus, 1835-1906, Spanish-American War (1898), Tampa Bay Hotel (Tampa, Fla.), United States. Army. Cavalry, 10th, United States. Army. Volunteer Cavalry, 1st
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Gary Ross Mormino explores the relationship between Florida, Cuba, and the Spanish-American War. Mormino describes the enclaves of Cuban immigrants in Florida, and he notes that cities like Key West, Florida, were home to revolutionary movements and figures like Jose Marti. Mormino examines the influx of soldiers into Florida cities such as Tampa, Lakeland, and Miami, and he details the not unexpected difficulties with drink, women, and race relations between white and African American soldiers. Mormino also describes the chaotic mustering and departure of the troops from Florida, and he asserts that while much of Florida may have experienced a temporary economic boost from the war, it had “little long-term impact” on the state.
Eight photographs and five illustrations populate the article.
Collection
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal
Creation Date
2009-10-24
Creator(s)
Language
English
Period
Theodore Roosevelt and Public Memory (1919-present)
Page Count
12
Production Method
Record Type
Image
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Chicago:
Cuba libre, Florida, and the Spanish-American War. [October 24, 2009]. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o308369. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Mormino, Gary Ross, 1947-. Cuba libre, Florida, and the Spanish-American War. [24 Oct. 2009]. Image. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. December 4, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o308369.
APA:
Mormino, Gary Ross, 1947-.: , [2009, October 24]. Cuba libre, Florida, and the Spanish-American War. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o308369.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/theodore-roosevelt-association-journal. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. December 4, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/theodore-roosevelt-association-journal.
APA:
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/theodore-roosevelt-association-journal.
