National Civil War Wax Museum, Gettysburg, PA, Maximilian In Mexico- Postcard

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National Civil War Wax Museum, Gettysburg, PA, Maximilian In Mexico- Postcard:
$3.85

While the U.S. was fighting the Civil War, the French violated the Monroe Doctrine by conquering Mexico and putting Maximilian and Carlotta on the throne of Mexico. When the war ended, the U.S. forced France to withdraw her troops. Benito Juarez, a Mexican patriot, caused Maximilian\'s capture and execution. Card from Mike Roberts.