19 October 1983 The End Of NJM: The Grenada Chronicles

October 25, 1983 - Washington, D.C. - President Ronald Reagan announced that the United States had invaded the island nation of Grenada, overthrowing the Marxist government of Prime Minister Maurice Bishop and restoring order to the country. The invasion, code-named Operation Urgent Fury, was launched on October 25, 1983, and involved over 7,000 American troops.

Background

The People's Revolutionary Government (PRG) of Grenada came to power in a 1979 coup d'état led by Maurice Bishop. The PRG was a Marxist-Leninist government that aligned itself with the Soviet Union and Cuba. The United States was concerned about the PRG's close ties to the Soviet Union and its potential to become a base for Soviet military operations in the Caribbean.

19 October 1983 The End of NJM: The Grenada Chronicles

by Tim Blevins

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In 1983, the PRG began to experience internal divisions. Bishop was overthrown and murdered by a faction of the PRG led by General Hudson Austin. The United States was concerned about the instability in Grenada and the potential for a Soviet or Cuban intervention.

The Invasion

On October 25, 1983, the United States invaded Grenada. The invasion was launched from the aircraft carrier USS Independence and involved over 7,000 American troops. The American troops quickly overwhelmed the Grenadian forces and secured the island.

The invasion was successful in overthrowing the PRG and restoring order to Grenada. The American troops were withdrawn from Grenada in 1984, and the country held free elections in 1984.

Aftermath

The Grenada invasion was a major foreign policy success for the Reagan administration. It showed that the United States was willing to use military force to protect its interests in the Caribbean. The invasion also helped to improve relations between the United States and Grenada.

The Grenada invasion remains a controversial event. Some critics argue that the invasion was unnecessary and that it violated international law. Others argue that the invasion was justified and that it helped to protect the United States from Soviet and Cuban influence in the Caribbean.

The Grenada Chronicles

The Grenada Chronicles is a series of articles that tells the story of the Grenada invasion. The articles are based on interviews with American and Grenadian officials, as well as on declassified documents. The Grenada Chronicles provide a unique insight into the decision-making process that led to the invasion and the events that followed.

The Grenada Chronicles: Part 1

The first article in the Grenada Chronicles tells the story of the events that led to the invasion. The article begins with the rise of the PRG in 1979 and ends with the overthrow and murder of Bishop in 1983.

The Grenada Chronicles: Part 2

The second article in the Grenada Chronicles tells the story of the invasion itself. The article describes the planning and execution of the invasion, as well as the aftermath of the invasion.

The Grenada Chronicles: Part 3

The third article in the Grenada Chronicles examines the legacy of the invasion. The article discusses the impact of the invasion on Grenada, the United States, and the Caribbean region.

The Grenada invasion was a major event in the history of the Caribbean. The invasion showed that the United States was willing to use military force to protect its interests in the region. The invasion also helped to improve relations between the United States and Grenada.

The Grenada Chronicles provide a unique insight into the decision-making process that led to the invasion and the events that followed. The articles are based on interviews with American and Grenadian officials, as well as on declassified documents.

19 October 1983 The End of NJM: The Grenada Chronicles

by Tim Blevins

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	5409 KB
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