Events tagged with "tampico affair"

Historical Events tagged with "tampico affair"

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Military & Warfare

U.S. Withdrawal from Veracruz after Occupation

November 23rd, 1914 110 years ago

The last U.S. military forces withdrew from Veracruz after occupying the city for seven months. The occupation began in April following the Tampico Affair, where U.S. sailors were detained. The withdrawal was part of a broader U.S. policy towards Mexico amidst the tumultuous Mexican Revolution. The U.S. aimed to protect American interests in the region and support a stable government.