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John Drake Sloat Biography and Timeline

Follow John Drake Sloat through 2 dated historical records for United States of America.

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John Drake Sloat, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records

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1846–1846Years on this page

1846

7 July 1846

Capture of Monterey California

Commodore · Commander Pacific Squadron · Monterey California · Warfare / Mexican-American War

Sloat raises the American flag at Monterey and occupies California's capital

Role range: 1846-1848 – 1844-1846

1846

Pacific Squadron Occupies Monterey

Military or Political Leader · Monterey · Warfare / Mexican-American War

Commodore Sloat ordered the occupation of Monterey in California during the opening months of the war.

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