RARE WILSON AND U.S. MEXICO "SALUTE OR I SHOOT" 1914 CRISIS BUTTON.
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Winning Bid:
$475.07
(Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bidding Ended:
Wednesday, November 6, 2019 9:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, November 6, 2019 9:00:00 PM)
Item Description
1.25" w/"Coshocton Specialty Co." back paper. President Wilson in formal dress including top hat holding an American flag on a pole as he addresses the leader of Mexico with the phase "Salute Or I Shoot.". Text on bottom edge reads "Copyright 1914." Light wear only in reflected light and retaining full gloss. Exc. displaying Mint. In April 1914, nine American sailors were arrested in Tampico. They were released w/an apology, but the U.S. Admiral Henry Mayo demanded the raising of the American flag on Mexican soil and a special 21-gun salute. A few days later, President Wilson ordered a U.S. Naval force to Tampico Bay. Word then came to the White House that a German ship was unloading munitions at Vera Cruz and President Wilson ordered the taking of the city, resulting in 17 U.S. deaths. Argentina, Brazil and Chile offered to mediate to forestall additional hostilities and the offer was accepted. The Arbitration Commission met in May and June, rejecting U.S. claims for indemnity but suggesting that Mexican President Huerta resign. Huerta declined but was expelled in mid-July w/Venustiano Carranza assuming leadership.
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