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War Declared as Congress Backs Cuban Resolution
Congress approves the joint Cuban resolution at an early hour on Wednesday. The president forwards an ultimatum to Madrid demanding Spain relinquish control of Cuba by noon Saturday, severing diplomatic ties and signaling de facto war. The North Atlantic squadron ready to blockade Havana and Cuban ports.
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