The Alliance for Progress was a U.S. initiative in 1961 aimed at promoting economic development and social reform in Latin America.
The Bay of Pigs Invasion (1961) Explained
The Bay of Pigs Invasion was a failed CIA-led attempt to overthrow Fidel Castro’s communist government in Cuba.
The Monroe Doctrine (1823) Explained
The Monroe Doctrine was a US foreign policy that declared the Western Hemisphere off-limits to European colonization and intervention.
Banana Wars Explained
The Banana Wars were a series of U.S. military interventions in Latin America during the early 20th century aimed at protecting American business interests and maintaining political stability.
Pan-American Exposition Explained
The Pan-American Exposition was a world’s fair held in Buffalo, New York in 1901, showcasing the achievements and cultures of the Americas.