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General Scott Enters Mexico City
Image by Carl Nebel

General Scott Enters Mexico City

US General Winfield Scott occupies Mexico City on 14 September 1847 at the end of the Mexican-American War (1846-1848). By Carl Nebel, 1851. New York Public Library.
Battle of Molina del Rey
Image by Adolphe Jean-Baptiste Bayot

Battle of Molina del Rey

Battle of Molina del Rey (8 Sept 1847) in the Mexican-American War (1846-1848). Hand-colored lithograph by Adolphe Jean-Baptiste Bayot, after a drawing by Carl Nebel, 1851.
Battle of Churubusco
Image by John Cameron and Nathan Currier

Battle of Churubusco

Battle of Churubusco (20 Aug 1847), fought during the campaign to capture Mexico City during the Mexican-American War (1846-1848). By John Cameron, published by Nathan Currier, 1847. Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
Taylor at the Battle of Palo Alto
Image by C.S.

Taylor at the Battle of Palo Alto

Gen. Zachary Taylor leads the American troops at the Battle of Palo Alto (8 May 1846). By an artist with the initials C.S., published by N. Currier, 1846. Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
James K. Polk, 1849
Image by Mathew Brady

James K. Polk, 1849

US President James K. Polk (1795-1849) at the end of his term, February 1849. Reproduction of a daguerrotype by Mathew Brady. Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
Surrender of Santa Anna after San Jacinto
Image by William Henry Huddle

Surrender of Santa Anna after San Jacinto

Mexican General Antonio López de Santa Anna surrenders to Sam Houston's Texian force after the Battle of San Jacinto (21 April 1836), securing Texas' independence. Painting by William Henry Huddle, 1886; in the Texas State Capitol, Austin...
Antonio López de Santa Anna
Image by Manuel Paris

Antonio López de Santa Anna

Antonio López de Santa Anna, oil on canvas by Manuel Paris, mid-19th century. Museo Nacional de Historia Castillo de Chapultepec
The Fall of the Alamo
Image by Robert Jenkins Onderdonk

The Fall of the Alamo

The Fall of the Alamo or Crockett's Last Stand by Robert Jenkins Onderdonk, 1903. Governor's Mansion of Austin, TX.
Battle of Buena Vista
Image by Adolphe Jean-Baptiste Bayot

Battle of Buena Vista

Battle of Buena Vista (23 Feb 1847) between US and Mexican armies during the Mexican-American War (1846-1848). Hand-colored lithograph by Adolphe Jean-Baptiste Bayot, after a drawing by Carl Nebel, 1851.
Battle of Río San Gabriel
Image by James Walker

Battle of Río San Gabriel

Battle of Río San Gabriel (8 Jan 1847) between US forces and the Californios during the Mexican-American War (1846-1848), oil on canvas by James Walker, circa 19th century.
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