The American Seizure of the Port at Veracruz

Date

April 1914

Title

The American Seizure of the Port at Veracruz

What occurred

In the first US invasion of Mexican territory since the mid-19th century, President Wilson ordered the American troops to occupy the port at Veracruz after learning a German ship was en route with arms. This occupation, while unpopular with Mexicans for the blatant breach of soverignty, eventually helped the Constitutionalists launch major attacks on the Huerta government.

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Abbie Vogel

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