In a move that sent shockwaves throughout the island nation, President Taft issued a proclamation appointing himself provisional governor of Cuba on October 5, 1906. The decision was met with resistance from Cuban leaders, who had been fighting for independence from Spanish rule for years. Chaos erupted as American troops quietly landed in Havana, sparking a bitter conflict that would leave the island in shambles. Charles Magoon, the newly appointed provisional governor, arrived in Havana, bringing with him a promise of order and stability.
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- State: National
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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