Augustus S Nicholson14 September 1847
Cuts down the Mexican colors & raises the Stars and Stripes
United States of America · Warfare / Mexican-American War. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Cuts down the Mexican colors & raises the Stars and Stripes
Nicholson cuts down the Mexican colors and helps raise the Stars and Stripes in Mexico City
Scott's army enters Mexico City after the battles of Molino del Rey and Chapultepec
Breaks up a counterattack by the Mexican lancers before Mexico City is taken
Terrett helps break up a Mexican lancer counterattack before the occupation of Mexico City
United States forces enter and occupy Mexico City
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