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Original - "Military College of Chapultepec", hand tinted lithograph published by Nathaniel Currier, c. 1847 following the Battle of Chapultepec at Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City during the Mexican-American War. A United States flag indicates the outcome of the battle.
Reason
The Battle of Chapultepec was an important battle of the Mexican-American War that occurred at a landmark in Mexico City. This hand tinted lithograph of the aftermath (note the U.S. flag on the flagpole) was published by Nathaniel Currier of Currier and Ives as a sole proprietor before the famous partnership began. Restored version of File:Military College of Chapultepec.jpg.
Articles this image appears in
Nathaniel Currier, Battle of Chapultepec
Creator
Nathaniel Currier, publisher

Promoted File:Military College of Chapultepec2.jpg MER-C 02:25, 11 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]