To what did the phrase "splendid little war" refer?

the overthrow of Queen Liliuokalani in Hawaii
the low number of casualties in the Spanish-American War
the efforts to put down the Boxer Rebellion in China

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To what did the phrase "splendid little war" refer?

the overthrow of Queen Liliuokalani in Hawaii
the low number of casualties in the Spanish-American War
the efforts to put down the Boxer Rebellion in China

anonymous · Answer

The term "Splendid Little" was sort of a joking reference to the Spanish American War made by the Secretary of State John Hay

anonymous · Answer

Would you mind giving me medals as well?

anonymous · Answer

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