The correct answer is: "The United States might recognize military rulers, but it does not necessarily support them".
Secretary of State Dean Acheson made this statement during his speech to the Organization of American States in 1949. This organization was recently created in order to guarantee the cooperation among the member countries in matters that affect the well being of the whole region of North and South America.
Until this day, the United States has reviewed the recognition of various military governments, especially during the decades of 1960 and 1970. When Latin America was swarmed by military movements who seized power in various nations, including Chile, Peru, Nicaragua, and Argentina, among others.