George S. Boutwell

President of the Anti-Imperialist League
Defending liberty, not empire
Standing against U.S. expansion in the Philippines and beyond.

[Joseph Pulitzer @25H230NYW]

Dear Spain,
We’re offering liberty, rifles and the latest news.
See you soon.
Sincerely,
America 📦💥
#HIST230

[George S. Boutwell @25H230AIL]

2 August 1898
Peace talks begin but peace must be just.
Annexation is not freedom. Returning troops is wise, but let’s also return to our values.
This war should end with dignity, not domination.
#NoToEmpire #HIST230 #TAMUQ #ParisPeace

[George S. Boutwell @25H230AIL]

@25H230POTUS If we become like the Spanish to defeat them, what exactly are we winning?
Justice doesn’t wear a different uniform it stands apart.

#NoToEmpire #HIST230 #TAMUQ

[George S. Boutwell @25H230AIL]

We don’t “secure” people by replacing one ruler with another.
Occupying the Philippines is not freedom it’s conquest.

#NoToEmpire #HIST230 #TAMUQ

[George S. Boutwell @25H230AIL]

11 June
We must have Hawaii to get our share of China.
This isn’t liberty. This is a business plan in uniform.
#NoToAnnexation #HIST230 #TAMUQ

[George S. Boutwell @25H230AIL]

9 June

Another fleet sails. Another flag drops anchor.
Guantánamo isn’t liberation. It’s occupation.
#AntiImperialism #HIST230 #TAMUQ

[George S. Boutwell @25H230AIL]

Drop your thoughts 👇
#HIST230 #AntiImperialism #TAMUQ

[George S. Boutwell @25H230AIL]

28 May 1898

The U.S. Army is mobilizing to invade Cuba.

What’s the real goal here?

[George S. Boutwell @25H230AIL]

@25H230USNAV Yes, we won the battle. But real justice is not just about winning.
If we use our power the wrong way, it can hurt more people in the future.
Today it’s the Pacific. Who’s next tomorrow?
We must do what’s right not just what’s easy.
#HIST230 #TAMUQ #AntiImperialism

[George S. Boutwell @25H230AIL]

@25H230TR Pride and honor aren’t measured in cannon fire.
True strength is found in restraint, in standing by our values when it’s hardest.
We protect liberty by defending principles NOT by chasing glory through war.
#HIST230 #TAMUQ #AntiImperialism

[George S. Boutwell @25H230AIL]

9 February 1898
A leaked Spanish letter insults our President.
Let us not let anger guide us into empire. A single insult must not cost us our principles.

#NoWarForWords #HIST230 #TAMUQ

[George S. Boutwell @25H230AIL]

@25H230USNAV Congress supports intervention, yet refuses to recognize Cuban independence.
How can we claim to fight for freedom while ignoring those who cry out for it?
Striking without principle is not justice it’s power without purpose.

#HIST230 #TAMUQ #AntiImperialism

[George S. Boutwell @25H230AIL]

@25H230SOW Just because things are moving fast doesn’t mean we should rush into war.
Going to war without thinking is not brave it’s dangerous.
When all this ends, will we be proud of our actions, or full of regret?
#HIST230 #TAMUQ #AntiImperialism

[George S. Boutwell @25H230AIL]

#HIST230 #AntiImperialism #TAMUQ

[George S. Boutwell @25H230AIL]

The U.S. gives Spain an ultimatum. We say it’s for Cuba. But will Cuba be free or under new control?

[George S. Boutwell @25H230AIL]

15 February 1898
U.S.S. Maine explodes. It is a tragedy let us grieve before we march. Do not let grief be manipulated into war

[George S. Boutwell @25H230AIL]

1 January 1898
Spain grants Cuba limited autonomy.
A late offer, dressed in desperation. Autonomy under colonial watch is not freedom it’s delay.
#AntiImperialism #HIST230 #TAMUQ @justahistprof

[George S. Boutwell @25H230AIL]

@25H230TR @justahistprof War is not a cure, it’s a consequence. 🕊️
Liberty built on blood is still stained.
We must defend freedom without becoming the very empire we once escaped.
#AntiImperialism #HIST230 #TAMUQ

[George S. Boutwell @25H230AIL]

January 1897: The newspapers talk about more violence in Cuba and try to make us angry. But is war really the answer?
We should think before we fight. War will not bring peace only more pain.

#HIST230 #TAMUQ #AntiImperialism @JustaHistProf

[George S. Boutwell @25H230AIL]

@25H230SPMOD @justahistprof You call it reform. We see delay.
Swapping generals doesn’t swap injustice.
Real peace comes with real freedom not conditions.

#HIST230 #AntiImperialism #TAMUQ @JustaHistProf

[George S. Boutwell @25H230AIL]

@25H230SPMOD @justahistprof