George Bancroft
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George Bancroft was an American historian, statesman and Democratic politician who was prominent in promoting secondary education both in his home state of Massachusetts and at the national and intern
Bancroft c. 1860
Bancroft's bookplate and signature. "Eis phaos" is Greek for "Towards the Light".
Bancroft in 1846
George Bancroft in his office (c. 1889)
Mexican–American War
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The Mexican–American War, also known in the United States as the Mexican War and in Mexico as the United States intervention in Mexico, was an invasion of Mexico by the United States. It followed the
George Bancroft
…in the occupation of California and, as secretary of War, sent Zachary Taylor into the contested land between Texas and Mexico. That catalyzed the Mexican War, resulting in the United States greatly increasing its territory in the Southwest. Bancroft designed and developed the Naval Academy; he received all…
Nebel Mexican War 12 Scott in Mexico City
Battle of Churubusco 3
Attack on Chapultepec, Sept. 13th 1847 Mexicans routed with great loss E.B. & E.C. Kellogg, N.Y. & Hartford, Conn.; D. Needham, Buffalo. LCCN98516127
Battle of Cerro Gordo