Rear Admiral William B. Caperton, commanding the Cruiser Squadron of Atlantic Fleet of the navy of the United states, seizes control of the government of the Dominican Republic.

       This begins the U.s.’ seventh attempt at nation building.

       NOTE: While “nation-building is a laudable goal, Article IV, Section 4 of the Constitution for the united States says that “The United States shall guarantee to every State in this Union a Republican Form of Government”; it does NOT state that “The United States shall guarantee to every nation on this planet a Republican Form of Government” [emphasis added].

       [added 4/12/2025]