Tag: mexican_war
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Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo Ends Mexican War, Expands U.S. Territory
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 GovernmentWorldGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentMilitaryDisasters Treaty of Guadalupe HidalgoMexican WarTerritorial ExpansionMexicoRio GrandeTreatyU.S. Library of Congress
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Taylor's Victory and Coca-Cola's Debut: Two Events on May 8
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 GovernmentBusinessHealthHistoryFederal GovernmentEconomyMedical Science Zachary TaylorCoca-ColaMexican WarPalo AltoResaca de la PalmaJohn S. PembertonAtlantaU.S. Library of Congress