January 10, 1928, marked the beginning of a perilous journey for 1,000 United States Marines as they set sail from Hampton Roads, Virginia, bound for Nicaragua. Their mission: to crush the rebellion led by the enigmatic General Augusto Sandino. The Marines, accompanied by four three-inch mountain guns, aimed to dislodge Sandino and his forces, who have been wreaking havoc on the Central American republic.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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