apr 23, 1864 - Austrian archduke Maximilian becomes emperor of Mexico (Apr 1864)
Description:
Was violation of Monroe Doctrine; Napoleon was hoping that Union would be too weak to enforce Monroe Doctrine --> N purused walk-on-eggs policy toward France; Wash gov’t gave aid to resistance mvmt headed by Mex national hero Benito JuarezAdded to timeline:
Date:
apr 23, 1864
Now
~ 161 years ago