Because of President Coolidge's anger, the actions of the American military moved a bit faster than during President Wilson's era.
In less than one week's time, the first batch of American troops had already assembled, ready to depart for armed adjudication in Nicaragua.
President Coolidge, brimming with confidence, was making a pre-war speech to these Soldiers when the Foreign Minister hurried over with a grave expression and whispered to President Coolidge, "Your Excellency, there has been a change in Central America!"
President Coolidge's expression immediately shifted, but seeing the questioning looks from the many soldiers below, he understood that it was not the time to affect the military's morale and could only continue with his speech.
After the mobilization speech ended, President Coolidge, with a grave expression, found the Foreign Minister and urgently asked, "What's happening in Central America?"