April 9, 1914. Small detachment of Marines is mistakenly arrested. Huerta quickly apologizes, but ignores demand to salute the American Flag.
April 15, 1914. President Wilson mobilizes fleet to blockade Mexican ports.
April 20, 1914. President Wilson announces his intention to seize the ports.
April 21, 1914. US forces occupy the Mexican port of Vera Cruz.
April 22, 1914. Congress empowers President Wilson to seek reparations.
April 22, 1914. Mexican General Gustavo Maas flees Vera Cruz; many officers follow suit.
April, 24, 1914. State Department evacuates the embassy in Mexico City and all consulates in Mexico.
April 25, 1914. Border states fear Mexican retaliation; request arms and troops from the federal government.
April 25, 1914. Congress appropriates $500,000 to assist Americans fleeing violence in Mexico.
November 23, 1914. Final American forces withdraw from Vera Cruz.

The Banana Wars