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Bill Taft: “When the people of Nicaragua were finally driven into rebellion by his lawless exactions, he violated the laws of war by…”

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When the people of Nicaragua were finally driven into rebellion by his lawless exactions, he violated the laws of war by the unwarranted execution of two American citizens who had regularly enlisted in the ranks of the revolutionists.
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Bill Taft
Republican · Ohio

Editor's note · Context

Taft recounts the lawless actions of General Zelaya that led to rebellion in Nicaragua, including the execution of American citizens.

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