Mexican War
War with Mexico was the result of the annexation of the Republic of Texas to the United States in March 1845, which the Mexican government regarded as an act of war since they had refused to recognize Texas' independence. Following the capture of the Citadel of Chapultepec by the American Army, the President of Mexico resigned and the Treaty of Guadelupe Hidalgo was signed in early 1848. It was in this war that the beginnings of close cooperation between the Army and Navy became effective in the form of transport, coastal blockade, and the capture of important coastal towns. Under the treaty, the Rio Grande became the boundary between Mexico and the United States, and all or parts of seven states were ceded to the U.S., and Mexico received $15 million for the land.
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Battle of Buena Vista
Erected 2012 by the Veterans Council of Northwest Arkansas and Many Concerned Citizens and Organizations.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, Mexican-American. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1845.
Location. 36° 26.009′ N, 94° 13.786′ W. Marker is in Bella Vista, Arkansas, in Benton County. Marker is at the Veterans Wall of Honor. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 103 Veterans Way, Bella Vista AR 72714, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers.
Also see . . .
1. The Mexican-American War. U.S. History website entry (Submitted on December 12, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Mexican War. Texas State Historical Association website entry (Submitted on December 12, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. A Guide to the Mexican War. Library of Congress listing (Submitted on December 12, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 1, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 12, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 419 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 12, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 2. submitted on April 1, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on December 11, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 4. submitted on November 20, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.