Impact and Legacy of U.S. Military Intervention in the Dominican Republic Explore the complex history and enduring impact of the U.S. military intervention in the Dominican Republic from 1916 to 1924. This analysis delves into the rise of Rafael Leónidas Trujillo, the consequences of foreign occupation on sovereignty, and the political and economic manipulations during and after the intervention. With a focus on the Harding Plan and the resistance movements like the "gavilleros," we provide a critical review for historians, political scientists, and those interested in the effects of U.S. foreign policy in Latin America.