When the US Army Fooled a Tyrant to Avoid a Brutal Raid

In the summer of 1994, the Clinton administration began laying the groundwork for a delicate operation to remove the brutal Haitian military regime. For the first time, the United Nations Security Council authorized the use of force to restore democracy to a member nation.

By early September, preparations for Operation Uphold Democracy ended, to be followed by a massive intervention. It was no small task, and involved 25,000 military personnel from all services, backed by two aircraft carriers and extensive air support, plus a multinational detachment from Caribbean nations under UN mandate.

Despite the government’s best efforts to negotiate a peaceful settlement, the military operation was scheduled for September 19. But with the clock ticking, and the world holding its breath, former President Jimmy Carter spearheaded a delegation to Haiti in search of a last-minute breakthrough two days before the operation’s launch.

And so, with negotiations still in progress, the invasion forces went into action, unsure whether they would face resistance or make a peaceful entry onto Haitian soil…
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