Tag: mexican_war

Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo Ends Mexican War, Expands U.S. Territory

2 Feb 2026 8:03 a.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

Signed on February 2, 1848, the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo concluded the Mexican War, ceding vast territories to the U.S. and establishing the Rio Grande as the border.

Politics and Government World General Politics Federal Government Military Disasters Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo Mexican War Territorial Expansion Mexico Rio Grande Treaty U.S. Library of Congress
Taylor's Victory and Coca-Cola's Debut: Two Events on May 8

8 May 2025 8:02 a.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

On May 8, 1846, General Zachary Taylor won a key battle, protecting Texas and leading to war with Mexico. Forty years later, on the same date, Coca-Cola was first sold in Atlanta, Georgia, marking the start of a global phenomenon.

Politics and Government Business Health History Federal Government Economy Medical Science Zachary Taylor Coca-Cola Mexican War Palo Alto Resaca de la Palma John S. Pemberton Atlanta U.S. Library of Congress