Between 1989 and 1990, the United States invaded Panama to overthrow the military dictator Manuel Noriega during 'Operation Just Cause.' Noriega, who was indicted in the #USA on drug trafficking charges and accusations of rigging the democratically-elected 1989 presidential election. <br /><br />On December 20, 1989, the #usmilitary pushed into Panama, and successfully took control by December 25, 1989 which is a day in #history<br /><br />"The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement."<br /><br />Credit to : U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Megan Roses