Photo Gallery >> Chapter 4: The U.S.- Mexican War in San Diego

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General Stephen Kearny

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Old Town San Diego in 1874. The view is from Presidio Hill, including the San Diego River, which at that time ran into the bay.

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California Regiment in Camp, 1847
(by unidentified artist)

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View of San Diego.

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Soldier on Horseback with Lance.

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Battle scene with Mexican and American flags in the fray.

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Men on horseback fight with swords and guns.

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American troops on foot and on horseback entering the Southwest.