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Military History: American Conflicts and Wars

U.S. Government Resources

Below are some U.S. Government resources about the Mexican-American War.

Screenshot of "A plan of the Battle of Buena-Vista on February 22–23, 1874"

A plan of the Battle of Buena-Vista on February 22–23, 1874 (Image source: NAID: 169050754)


Screenshot of "Mexican-American War and the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo"

Library of Congress

Screenshot of "The Mexican-American War: San Juan Island National Historical Park"

National Park Service

Screenshot of "Mexican-American War 1846−48"

Naval History and Heritage Command 

Screenshot of "Price of Freedom: Mexican War"

National Museum of American History

Screenshot of "The Annexation of Texas, the Mexican-American War, and the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo, 1845–1848"

U.S. Department of State

Screenshot of "The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo"

U.S. National Archives and Records Administration

Screenshot of "The Senate Votes for War against Mexico"

U.S. Senate