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Photographer: Allen C. Browne
Taken: May 31, 2015
Caption: 1846
Additional Description: Convinced of its “Divine Right” to control the lands west and south of its borders, the United States begins a war with Mexico that causes divided loyalties in San Diego. A heated battle between “Californios,” those loyal to Mexico, and the “Americans,” sends young scout Kit Carson on foot to Old Town, seeking reinforcement for the defeated American Troops.
Submitted: July 20, 2015, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.
Database Locator Identification Number: p316671
File Size: 1.168 Megabytes

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