jan 1, 1853 - John Quitman's expedition to take Cuba
Description:
Quitman- wealthy cotton planter, former Mississippi governorexpedition-not so secretive filibustering to take Cuba
Received lots of support in south, but cancelled it after Pierce withdrew his support after the Ostend Manifesto
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Date:
jan 1, 1853
Now
~ 172 years ago