INVASION of GRENADA US ARMY Jeep 1983 President Ronald Reagan POSTCARD Marines

Image shows a picture of a pair of jeeps filled with Soldiers. One standing on one jeep is shaking hands with one standing on the street.

A fellow ebayer has identified them as being from the 82nd Airborne as seen on the bumper of the jeep. 

 

On the Back:  "The Reagan administration invasion of Grenada brought one of the most critical challenges of his presidency.  Americans rallied behind the presidency during international turmoil as evacuated medical students loudly expressed their gratitude  ... Date of landing on Grenada -- October 25, 1983. "

The back of the card also includes various statistics about the number of Marines involved.

"Number of Marines in the landing -- Approximately 400

Maximum number of Marines on Grenada -- Approximately 1000

Redeployment date of Marines from Grenada -- November 2, 1984"

STYLE:   Standard / Chrome

LOCATION: Grenada

POSTMARK:  None, Unused, Unmailed

STAMP:  None

CONDITION:  Unused with no postmark or writing.       The card has darkened or yellowed with age.     The corner points are a  bit dull.

Will be shipped in protective sleeve.

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