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US President, Calvin Coolidges arrival in Havana for Pan American Conference, 15 Jan 1928
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US President, Calvin Coolidges arrival in Havana for Pan American Conference, 15 Jan 1928
US President, Calvin Coolidges arrival in Havana for Pan American Conference, 15 Jan 1928. The influence of the United States was felt throughout Latin America in the 1920s, with American investments deeply tying the economies of many South and Central American countries to the United States. America also controlled the Panama Canal, and was heavily involved in shaping internal Cuban affairs. The purpose of President Coolidges visit to Havana on the battleship USS Texas in January 1928 was to ease the feelings of bitterness that existed between America and the Latin-American nations. President Coolidge opened the Pan-American Conference on 16 January 1928 with a keynote speech that urged the nations of the Western Hemisphere to embrace peace and value the principles of freedom and democracy. He also emphasised the equality that existed between the independent republics of the Americas. These remarks supported the Coolidge Administration?s efforts to ensure peace and harmony among the nations with the Kellogg-Briand Pact, in which the signatories promised to avoid war as a means of resolving their disputes
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This print captures the historic moment of US President Calvin Coolidge's arrival in Havana for the Pan American Conference on January 15,1928. At this time, the United States held significant influence over Latin America, with economic ties and control over the Panama Canal. However, there were underlying tensions between America and its Latin-American neighbors that needed to be addressed. President Coolidge's visit aimed to mend these strained relations by fostering a sense of unity and understanding among Western Hemisphere nations. On board the battleship USS Texas, he embarked on a mission to promote peace and democracy during his keynote speech at the Pan-American Conference opening on January 16th. Coolidge emphasized equality among independent republics within the Americas while urging them to embrace freedom and democracy as guiding principles. These remarks aligned with his administration's efforts to ensure harmony through initiatives like the Kellogg-Briand Pact - an agreement signed by multiple nations promising peaceful resolutions instead of resorting to war. The significance of this photograph lies not only in capturing President Coolidge's arrival but also in symbolizing a pivotal moment where diplomatic efforts were made towards strengthening relationships between America and its neighboring countries. It serves as a reminder of our shared history and aspirations for peace across borders.
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