1898: Visual Culture and U.S. Imperialism in the Caribbean and the Pacific

Contributions by Carolina Maestre, Jorge Duany, Theodore S. Gonzalves, Kristin Hoganson, Healoha Johnston, Paul A. Kramer, and Neil Weare Hardcover, 328 pp A revealing look at U.S. imperialism through the lens of visual culture and portraiture.    In 1898, the United States seized territories overseas, ushering in an era of expansion that was at odds with the nation’s founding promise of freedom and democracy for all. This book draws on portraiture and visual culture to provide fresh perspectives on this crucial yet underappreciated period in history. Written in association with the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery's exhibition on view from April 28, 2023–February 25, 2024. Taína Caragol and Kate Clarke Lemay tell the story of 1898 by bringing together portraits of U.S. figures who favored overseas expansion, such as William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt, with those of leading figures who resisted colonization, including Eugenio María de Hostos of Puerto Rico; José Martí o