[Our] people are not a warlike nation. It is a soldierly one, which means it does not want war but does not fear it. It loves peace, but also its honor and freedom.
—— Adolf Hitler, Mein Kampf.
We are not a warlike people. Quite the opposite. We always seek to live in peace. We resort to force infrequently and with great reluctance–and only after we have determined that it is absolutely necessary.
—— Ronald W. Reagan, July 17, 1980.
The USS Galveston, under orders from Commander-in-Chief Coolidge, invades Nicaragua, to protect American interests.
NOTE: This is the eleventh time the United states has invaded Nicaragua, whereas Nicaragua has never invaded the U.s.
[added 6/27/2022] Thanks to Jim Lorenz for this entry.
Subsequent Events:
References:
Use of US Forces Abroad
www.history.navy.mil/wars/foabroad.htm
Navy Expeditionary Medal, Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal
www.history.navy.mil/medals/nem.htm
U.S. Navy – A Brief History of Cruisers
www.chinfo.navy.mil/navpalib/ships/cruisers/history/cghist3.html