William McKinley
He sent the USS Maine to Havana in case American citizens needed to be evacuated.
Good will and show of force.
president McKinley sent the uss Maine to
Cuba.
In Havana Harbor of Cuba.
Havana, Cuba.
Havana Harbor in Cuba.
It was a "show of power" or demonstration force, but also to protect American interests in Cuba and to be in position to evacuate US Citizens.President McKinley did finally send the US marine to Havana to protect U.S. interests during the Cuban War of Independence.
Pau compensation for the Maine, End concentration camps in cuba, and sign a truce.
It was in Havana Harbor.
Havana Harbor, Cuba