On June 12, 1898 this country declared independence from Spain.
- Argentina
- Guam
- Panama
- The Philippines
On June 12, 1898 this country declared independence from Spain.
The Philippines. After the US won the Battle of Manila Bay, Emilio Aguinaldo made the declaration. However, to fill the power vacuum, the US took over the country without Filipino assent, and maintained control of the islands until 1946.