A U.S. warship sits in the Caribbean, a nation is in turmoil, and the drums of war are beating. Is this 2025 or 1898? The parallels are chilling.
Just days ago, the USS Gerald R. Ford, America’s most advanced aircraft carrier, steamed into the Caribbean Sea. At the same time, the Trump administration designated a Venezuelan group, “Cartel de los Soles,” as a foreign terrorist organization, a move that many see as a prelude to war. The official narrative is that the U.S. is cracking down on drug trafficking. But is there more to the story?
To understand what might be happening, we need to look back more than a century to a forgotten war that propelled America onto the world stage – a war built on a lie.
The Lie That Launched an Empire
On the night of February 15, 1898, the USS Maine, an American battleship, exploded in Havana Harbor, Cuba, killing 267 sailors. The ship had been sent to Cuba as a show of force amidst a brutal Spanish crackdown on a Cuban independence movement.
Without a shred of evidence, the American “yellow press,” led by newspaper magnates William Randolph Hearst and Joseph Pulitzer, immediately blamed Spain. Their newspapers, locked in a fierce circulation war, published sensationalized stories and lurid illustrations of Spanish atrocities, whipping the American public into a frenzy. “Remember the Maine!” became the national battle cry.
The Truth, Buried at Sea
Cooler heads at the time, dismissed as “conspiracy theorists,” suggested the explosion could have been an accident. Coal dust explosions were common on ships of that era. But the war hawks, led by the ambitious Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Theodore Roosevelt, would not be denied. Roosevelt famously told a photographer, “You furnish the pictures, and I’ll furnish the war.”
By May, the U.S. had declared war on Spain. Roosevelt, having resigned his post to lead a volunteer cavalry regiment known as the “Rough Riders,” charged into Cuba, famously boasting of killing a Spaniard with his own hands.
Years later, long after the smoke had cleared and the U.S. had seized Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines, the truth about the USS Maine was quietly confirmed. A U.S. Navy investigation of the sunken vessel concluded that the explosion had been internal. Spain was innocent. The war had been based on a lie.
Echoes of 1898 in 2025
The parallels between the events of 1898 and the current situation in Venezuela are impossible to ignore:
- A Manufactured Enemy: In 1898, it was the “dastardly Spanish.” Today, it’s a Venezuelan “cartel” that some experts question even exists in the form the U.S. government describes.
- A Military Buildup: Then, the USS Maine in Havana Harbor. Now, the USS Gerald R. Ford in the Caribbean.
- A Pretext for War: Then, a mysterious explosion. Now, a “war on drugs.”
- A Media Echo Chamber: Then, the yellow press. Now, a 24/7 news cycle that often amplifies government narratives without question.
Are We Being Lied to Again?
History shows that the path to war is often paved with deception. The Mexican-American War, the Vietnam War, the Iraq War – all were justified by claims that later proved to be false or misleading.
As we watch the situation in Venezuela unfold, we must ask ourselves: Are we being told the whole truth? Or are we once again being led down a path to a war that will serve the interests of a powerful few, at the expense of many?
5 Things You Can Do to Prepare for What’s Coming
History teaches us that times of international conflict can have a profound impact on our daily lives. Here are five things you can do to prepare for the potential fallout from the Venezuela crisis:
- Secure Your Finances: In times of uncertainty, physical assets can be more reliable than digital ones. Consider investing in precious metals or other tangible assets. For more on this, read “The Great Reset: Is Your Money Safe?” on SurvivalStronghold.com.
- Build a Food Supply: A crisis can disrupt supply chains, making it difficult to get the food you need. Learn how to build a long-term food supply with our guide on SelfRelianceReport.com.
- Learn to Grow Your Own Food: Don’t just store food, produce it! The 4ft Farm Blueprint can teach you how to grow a surprising amount of food in a small space. You can also find valuable tips on HomesteaderDepot.com.
- Stay Informed, But Skeptical: Don’t rely on a single source for your news. Seek out a variety of perspectives and learn to identify propaganda. FreedomHealthDaily.com offers a fresh perspective on current events.
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The Bottom Line
The story of the USS Maine is a stark reminder that we should always question the official narrative, especially when it’s leading us toward war. The 267 sailors who died on the Maine were victims not just of an explosion, but of a lie. Let’s not allow history to repeat itself.
