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and so it begins . . .

March 1, 1996 President Clinton declares national emergency regarding proposed demonstration by Cuban exiles from the United States;

March 2, 1996 Flotilla of boats carrying Florida-based Cuban exiles set sail to honor men killed by Cuban fighter planes, most forced to turn back because of heavy seas; US and Cuban officials come to understanding regarding exiles honoring their dead comrades; neither side wants another confrontation;

March 7, 1996 China fires missiles toward Taiwan to intimidate the province not to have presidential elections; Taiwan on high alert after China fires missiles in their direction;

March 9, 1996 China to continue military exercises off coast of Taiwan;

March 10, 1996 China tantalizes Taiwan and US sends Navy battle group to area;

March 11, 1996 US military warships ordered to waters off Taiwanese coast; Two US warships to meet off coast of Taiwan, Pentagon says warships to deliver message that United States won't tolerate China menacing Taiwan; Out-of-control Chinese spy satellite expected to fall of orbit;

March 12, 1996 United States military building up an armada between Taiwan and mainland China;

March 15, 1996 USS Independence sits off coast of Taiwan to ensure China does not attack Taiwan; China responds to US firepower off coast of Taiwan;

March 17, 1996 China accuses the United States of fanning tensions with warships near Taiwan as Taiwan prepares for elections;

March 20, 1996 China ends war games in Taiwan Strait with show of force;

March 22, 1996 Taiwan to hold presidential elections, China's threat is still felt on the island;