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Foreword; White House History (Number 33) - Photo 2

Foreword; White House History (Number 33) - Photo 2

This print published during the war celebrates General Winfield Scott’s advance into Mexico via Vera Cruz in 1847. It is captioned: “The Colors of the United States were triumphantly planted ashore in full view of the City and Castle and under the distant fire of both. The whole army reached the shore in fine style without accident or loss.”

Medium
Painting
Credit
Library of Congress