Lackawanna Steel and the Battleship Maine

By Jerry Soltis - January 15, 2012

Filled with rage, Americans vowed to never forget the USS Maine, which exploded near Cuba in 1898. Now we remember the key role a local steel company played in raising the wreckage and honoring her crewmembers.

The full content is available in the Winter 2012 Issue.

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