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.
Iran hostage crisis Explained
The Iran hostage crisis was a diplomatic standoff between the United States and Iran, lasting from 1979 to 1981, in which 52 American diplomats and citizens were held captive by Iranian militants.