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During the Spanish-American War, King served as a Lieutenant in the US Army. He was part of the occupation of Veracruz, which took place from 21 to 23 April 1898. The occupation was part of the US's military intervention in the war, which was triggered by the sinking of the USS Maine in Havana Harbor. The occupation of Veracruz was successful, and helped to secure US interests in the region.