Thursday, May 12, 2022

ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY

By Bob Walsh


A sketch of Battle of Buena Vista, part of the Mexican-American War. Image from the Library of Congress.

In 1846, United States forces battled Mexico's troops over the disputed Texas border

 

On May 13, 1846, the United States declared war on Mexico.  The Mexicans were pissed that the U. S. had finally allowed Texas to join the union.  

1 comment:

Trey said...

The Mexican soldiers thought the U.S. troops were being led by George Washington, who had been dead for 50 years. Santa Anna had to retreat because they were low on ammo and food and he believed his troops would begin deserting. Both sides claimed victory.