Watch The Spanish American War: Birth Of A Superpower

Using dramatic simulations and actual footage, more than a century old, this program re-creates the 1898 conflict that made the United States a world power. The Spanish-American War brought the United States an easy victory, several overseas possessions, and a new concern with international affairs.

The Spanish American War: Birth Of A Superpower is a 2007 documentary with a runtime of 20 minutes.