23 February 1847Battle of Buena VistaJefferson Davis
Davis and the Mississippi Rifles help stabilize the American line at Buena Vista
Historical records for United States of America in 1847, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Davis and the Mississippi Rifles help stabilize the American line at Buena Vista
Defeats Santa Anna at Buena Vista
Taylor defeats Santa Anna at Buena Vista and holds northern Mexico
Conner's naval force supports Scott's landing near Veracruz
Scott lands an expeditionary army near Veracruz in a major amphibious operation
Captures Veracruz
Scott captures Veracruz and opens the route inland toward Mexico City
Perry supports naval bombardment and blockade operations during the siege of Veracruz
Lee conducts reconnaissance that helps Scott find a route around the Mexican position
Defeats Santa Anna
Scott defeats Santa Anna at Cerro Gordo by using a flanking movement through difficult terrain
United States forces defeat Californio forces near the San Gabriel River
United States forces attack Mexican positions at Molino del Rey
Scott's army defeats Mexican forces at Contreras during the approach to Mexico City
United States forces defeat Californio forces near Los Angeles
United States forces begin the amphibious siege of Veracruz
Defeats Santa Anna
Worth leads the American attack at Molino del Rey before the assault on Chapultepec
Overcomes the fortress of Chapultepec the last obstacle before Mexico City
Scott's army captures Chapultepec, the last major obstacle before Mexico City
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
Davis takes hist seat in the Senate
United States forces storm Chapultepec Castle outside Mexico City
The riflemen & Indiana volunteers under Davis turn the course of battle into victory for the Americans by a bold charge under heavy fire against Mexican forces
Appointed President of the Mormon Church
Leads the Mormon occupation of Great Salt Lake Valley, assumes dictatorial powers
Publishes the 1st newspaper in San Francisco
Recalls Nicholas Trist after failed peace negotiations with Mexico
Authorizes Nicholas Trist to negotiate peace terms with Mexico
United States forces enter and occupy Mexico City
United States forces defeat Santa Anna's army at Cerro Gordo
United States forces defeat Mexican defenders at Churubusco
United States forces defeat Mexican forces near Mexico City
United States forces under Zachary Taylor fight Mexican forces under Santa Anna
Mexican forces surrender Veracruz to the United States
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