The Ostend Manifesto was a controversial document that advocated for the acquisition of Cuba by the United States in 1854.
The Adams-Onís Treaty (1819) Explained
The Adams-Onís Treaty of 1819 resolved territorial disputes between the United States and Spain, leading to the acquisition of Florida and the establishment of the western boundary of the United States.
The Hartford Convention (1814) Explained
The Hartford Convention was a meeting of New England Federalists during the War of 1812, where they discussed their grievances and proposed amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
The Teller Amendment (1898) Explained
The Teller Amendment (1898) was a legislative measure that declared the United States would not annex Cuba after the Spanish-American War.
The Platt Amendment (1901) Explained
The Platt Amendment was a provision that granted the United States control over Cuba’s foreign affairs and territory after the Spanish-American War.
The SALT Treaties Explained
The SALT Treaties were a series of agreements between the United States and the Soviet Union aimed at limiting the proliferation of nuclear weapons.
The Brinkmanship during Cold War Explained
The Brinkmanship during Cold War was a strategy of pushing the limits of conflict without engaging in direct military action, used by the United States and Soviet Union to maintain a balance of power.
The Berlin Airlift (1948-1949) Explained
The Berlin Airlift was a massive humanitarian and logistical effort by the Western Allies to supply West Berlin during the Soviet blockade.
The U-2 Incident (1960) Explained
The U-2 Incident (1960) was a major Cold War event in which a US spy plane was shot down over Soviet Union territory, escalating tensions between the two superpowers.
The Zimmerman Telegram (1917) Explained
The Zimmerman Telegram was a secret diplomatic communication that proposed a military alliance between Germany and Mexico during World War I.
The Alliance for Progress (1961) Explained
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.