What incident did Fish handle to avoid war with Spain?
Virginius incident
Zimmermann Telegram
Bay of Pigs
Spanish Armada
Answer
The Virginius incident, handled by Secretary of State Hamilton Fish, averted war between the United States and Spain. In 1873, the Virginius, a ship carrying Cuban rebels, was captured by a Spanish warship. The Spanish executed 53 passengers and crew, causing outrage in the United States. Fish used diplomacy to negotiate the release of the remaining prisoners and a settlement that included an apology and reparations from Spain.
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