U.S. Marines were sent to Nicaragua multiple times during the early 20th century, particularly between 1912 and 1933, to protect American interests and stabilize the region amid political turmoil. Their involvement aimed to suppress civil unrest and support the establishment of a stable government. This military presence was part of broader U.S. interventions in Latin America during that era, often referred to as "gunboat diplomacy."
The African government was probably grateful that a civilized nation was able and willing to bring some sort of law and order to the country.
Canada sent no men to Vietnam. Other than individual Canadians which crossed into the US and enlisted into the US Army/Marines. Several Canadians were killed in Vietnam while serving with the US Army/Marines. If any man receives a draft notice from his nation, and he ignores that notice; he's a draft dodger.
Conventional forces in large numbers began arriving in country in '65.
he sent marines to help venustiano carranza assume the presidency
They travelled over seas (apex)
Haiti
Haiti
Dominican Republic.
In 1915, President Wilson sent Marines to Haiti to occupy the country because of civil disturbances.
President Lyndon B. Johnson sent over 20,000 Marines to the Dominican Republic in 1965 in response to civil unrest and a coup that threatened to escalate into a broader conflict. The intervention aimed to restore order and prevent the potential spread of communism in the region during the Cold War. Johnson's decision was controversial and sparked debates about U.S. involvement in Latin American affairs.
The African government was probably grateful that a civilized nation was able and willing to bring some sort of law and order to the country.
Thomas Jefferson
In 1898.
Beirut , Lebanon .
The Latin word for "one who is sent" is "legatus."
he sent marines to haiti to protect u.s investments ;;()
took action when Latin America had debt problems