U.S Marine Corps History • Operation Just Cause • Invasion of Panama 1989

Between 1989 and 1990, the United States invaded Panama to overthrow the military dictator Manuel Noriega during 'Operation Just Cause.' Noriega, who was indicted in the #USA on drug trafficking charges and accusations of rigging the democratically-elected 1989 presidential election.

On December 20, 1989, the #usmilitary pushed into Panama, and successfully took control by December 25, 1989 which is a day in #history

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Credit to : U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Megan Roses