Tampico Incident

   
Ypiranga from Shaw Saville

Apr. 9, 1914 - Dolphin crew arrested in Tampico by Huerista soldiers

Admiral Mayo demanded apology and salute to flag

Apr. 20 - Wilson asked Congress to approve intervention

passed House, but blocked by H.C. Lodge in Senate

Apr. 20 - German steamer Ypiranga due at Veracruz

Apr. 20 - Wilson sent Marines to Veracruz and Army to El Paso at Fort Bliss


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