41
/
AIzaSyB4mHJ5NPEv-XzF7P6NDYXjlkCWaeKw5bc
May 31, 2026
1443486
112480
2
Public Timelines
FAQ

may 5, 1916 - The U.S. Occupies the Dominican Republic

Description:

In 1916, the US government occupied the Dominican Republic, mostly because a chaotic and unstable political situation there was preventing the Dominican Republic from paying back debts owed to the USA and other foreign countries. The US military easily subdued any Dominican resistance and occupied the nation.

Added to timeline:

Date:

may 5, 1916
Now
~ 110 years ago