Naval History & Heritage Command: Navy History Matters
May 12, 2021
May 12, 2021
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The Naval History and Heritage Command issued the following news:
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Compiled by Brent Hunt, Naval History and Heritage Command's Communication and Outreach Division
Mexican-American War Began--175 Years Ago
On May 13, 1846, Congress approved President James K. Polk's declaration of war against Mexico. The catalyst for the Mexican-American War was the U.S. annexation of Texas on Dec. 29, 1845. Navy involvement in t . . .
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Compiled by Brent Hunt, Naval History and Heritage Command's Communication and Outreach Division
Mexican-American War Began--175 Years Ago
On May 13, 1846, Congress approved President James K. Polk's declaration of war against Mexico. The catalyst for the Mexican-American War was the U.S. annexation of Texas on Dec. 29, 1845. Navy involvement in t . . .