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John D. Sloat
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John Drake Sloat was a commodore in the United States Navy who, in 1846, claimed California for the United States.
John D. Sloat
John D. Sloat
The monument commemorating John D. Sloat.
The monument commemorating John D. Sloat.
Sloat Ave. in Monterey, California.
Sloat Ave. in Monterey, California.
Base of John Sloat memorial
Base of John Sloat memorial
California
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California is a state in the Western United States, lying on the American Pacific Coast. It borders Oregon to the north, Nevada and Arizona to the east, and the Mexican state of Baja California to the south. With over 38.9 million residents across a total area of approximately 163,696 square miles (423,970 km2), it is the most populous U.S. state, the third-largest U.S. state by area, and the most populated subnational entity in North America.
Junípero Serra conducting the first Mass in Monterey Bay in 1770
Junípero Serra conducting the first Mass in Monterey Bay in 1770
The Spanish founded Mission San Juan Capistrano in 1776, the third to be established of California's missions.
The Spanish founded Mission San Juan Capistrano in 1776, the third to be established of California's missions.
General Mariano G. Vallejo reviewing his troops in the Sonoma Plaza, 1846
General Mariano G. Vallejo reviewing his troops in the Sonoma Plaza, 1846
The 1846 Bear Flag Revolt declared the California Republic and prefaced the American conquest of California.
The 1846 Bear Flag Revolt declared the California Republic and prefaced the American conquest of California.