04/14/1859
Angered at Washington's recognition of Juarez, the Conservative Government in Mexico expels all U.S. consular officers US/the World
03/12/1867
At the port of Veracruz, French forces complete their evacuation from Mexico. US/the World
01/06/1862
- 01/08/1862
France, Britain, and Spain land troops at the Mexican port of Vera Cruz to enforce debt payments US/the World
02/05/1867
French commander Marshal Bazaine leads French troops out of Mexico City for evacuation from Vera Cruz. US/the World
10/31/1861
In London, Britain, France, and Spain agree to a military intervention in Mexico to force payment of debts US/the World
03/04/1860
In Mexico, Benito Juarez turns down a British proposed six month truce in the country Foreign
03/18/1859
In Mexico, General Miguel Miramón surrounds Vera Cruz, capital of the Liberal government Foreign
03/27/1859
In Mexico, General Miramón withdraws his Conservative forces surrounding the Liberal capital of Vera Cruz Foreign
03/02/1860
In Mexico, Miramón arrives at Medellin to attack Juarez forces at Vera Cruz Foreign
02/06/1860
In Mexico, Miramón departs Mexico City to march on Juarez forces at Vera Cruz Foreign
03/05/1860
In Vera Cruz Harbor, the U.S. Navy fights and captures two Mexican Junta ships Foreign
03/15/1860
- 03/20/1860
Miramón forces besieging Vera Cruz subject the port to a sustained bombardment Foreign
03/07/1859
President Buchanan appoints Robert McLane as minister to Mexico US/the World
04/07/1859
The United States recognizes the Liberal government of Benito Juarez in Mexico US/the World
