Military History and 1898 

This panel exploring military history and 1898 is moderated by David Silbey, Associate Professor and Director of Teaching and Learning Cornell in Washington at Cornell University. José Bolívar Fresneda, independent historian, presents “Founder of the Republic: Federico Pérez Carbó and his fight for the independence of Cuba (1855-1901).” Katharine Bjork, Professor of History at Hamline University presents “Scouts and Scouting on the Frontiers of Empire.” Jason Smith, Professor of History at Southern Connecticut State University presents “Naval Gazing: The Fake BattleShip Illinois and the Visual Culture of American Sea Power.” Ryan Wadle, Associate Professor of Naval and Maritime History at the U.S. Naval War College presents “The U.S. Navy and the Echoes of 1898.”