Anastasio Somoza seizes the presidency of Nicaragua until 1956
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Anastasio Somoza takes over the presidency
1950
Anastasio Somoza seizes the presidency of Nicaragua until 1956 |
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President Leonardo Arguello is overthrown
1947
Anastasio Somoza topples President Leonardo Arguello |
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Naval bases are set up on Cayman
1942
1942-45. A U.S Naval Base and a U.S coast Guard Base operate in Grand Cayman. |
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The U.S. attacks Bluefields
1940
The U.S. attacks Bluefields on May 19 |
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The U.S. attacks Bluefields
1940
The U.S. attacks Bluefields on May 19 |
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Earthquake
1931
Earthquake in Managua |
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U.S. troops seize the fortress at La Loma
1927
U.S. troops seize La Loma fortress in Managua. General Sandino takes the city of Sancoto Grande |
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The U.S. withdraws from the territory after collecting its debt
1925
In August, the U.S. leave the territories after collecting a long overdue debt with the country’s bankers Brown and Seligman |
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Friendship Treaty
1907
1907. Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua and Costa Rica sign a peace and friendship treaty |
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U.S. marines land
1906
U.S. marines land in Puerto Corinto. |
