Operation Ivy was a series of bomb tests.

The bomb was tested during the Truman administration as part of Operation Ivy.

Operation Ivy began playing a number of performances which led to its almost immediate cult-following.

Operation Ivy released its only studio album Energy through Lookout!

This was said to emphasize Operation Ivy's importance in Lookout!

It was followed with an American tour which brought the group's work all around the country, and made Operation Ivy a very well respected band.

Operation Ivy recorded and released its only studio album Energy in 1989 and broke-up the same year.

Upon Operation Ivy's formation, their first live appearances took place sequentially one weekend in May 1987.

Plea for Peace contained four songs not featured on any of Operation Ivy's studio releases.

It is regarded as one of the first ska-core albums, along with Operation Ivy's Energy.