The U.S.S Main was sent over to Cuba in January 1889.
He sent the USS Maine to Havana in case American citizens needed to be evacuated.
It entered the Harbor on the 25th and was sunk on 15 February 1898.
Cuba.
During the Spanish-American War, Theodore Roosevelt, who was then the Assistant Secretary of the Navy, played a significant role in protecting U.S. interests in Cuba. He famously resigned his position to lead the Rough Riders, a volunteer cavalry regiment, in the war. Additionally, Admiral William T. Sampson commanded the naval blockade of Cuba, which was crucial for U.S. military operations and interests in the region.
In 1898.
They sent an American spy to plant 1 ship and then on January 1898, they closed the coal chamber and blew it all to smithereens sinking the ship. This is what started World War 2.
Russia sent missiles to Cuba because Cuba was already in a conflict where the U.S had attempted to assassinate Fidel Castro. Russia took advantage of Fidel's anger and sent the missiles to Cuba in which Cuba threatened to use them against the U.S
they were sent to European powers- apex
1896
They were meant to protect the U.S. business interests in China ~
A combination of show of force & good will.