Was wondering about ....

This thread contained some testimonies from posters who were there, including the late poster 'El Jefe'.

http://www.dr1.com/forums/dr-debate...dor-hotel-82nd-airborne-lands-san-isidro.html

Chiri,

Just raising another old thread of yours that was interesting. Can we buy that movie here now on CD http://www.dr1.com/forums/general-stuff/36186-trujillo-assassinated-friday-night-6.html ? Thanks Im so glad we have these interesting threads on the history of this beautiful country. Is your car still going strong?

From 1964 to 1967 my father was assigned to Brazil. His assignment was to continue the relations and training from the US to Brazil with the original intent of the Brazilians to invaid the Dominican Republic... in full force. The intent was that the US NEVER be involved, but... would stand-by and "support" if/as needed.

The fear of the USSR spreading over to the DR from Cuba in the early 60s was a big concern and very possible in the eyes of Washington. For the US to do a full force invasion most likely would have ended the cold war and the end of life as we know it.

Even after El Jefe' was killed, the instability of the DR was of utmost concern. In 1965, the US had a large fleet in Rio harbor in as part of the "training"; it was fully armed. The Brazilian military, fully trained and armed, waiting for "direction".

Ringo

Ladybird said:

Chiri,

Just raising another old thread of yours that was interesting. Can we buy that movie here now on CD http://www.dr1.com/forums/general-stuff/36186-trujillo-assassinated-friday-night-6.html ? Thanks Im so glad we have these interesting threads on the history of this beautiful country. Is your car still going strong?

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The Feast of the Goat has been available on DVD for purchase and rental for some time now, yes.
We sold the car a couple of years ago and hope its current owner is giving it the care it deserves.