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The Soldier's Return

Artist: Nathaniel Currier (American, 1813–1888)

The Star Spangled Banner

Lithographer: Unknown

The Story of the Fight

Publisher: Currier & Ives (American, active 1834–1907)

The Union Volunteer

Publisher: Currier & Ives (American, active 1834–1907)

Battle of Buena Vista / Fought Feb. 23rd 1847. In which the American Army under Genl. Taylor were completely victorious.

Artist: Nathaniel Currier (American, 1813–1888)

The Gallant Charge of the Kentucky Cavalry Under Col. Marshall, at the Battle of Buena Vista, Feb. 23rd, 1847

Artist: Nathaniel Currier (American, 1813–1888)

Flight of the Mexican Army at the Battle of Buena Vista, Feb. 23rd, 1847

Artist: Nathaniel Currier (American, 1813–1888)

Storming the Heights of Cerro Gordo, April 18th, 1847

Artist: Nathaniel Currier (American, 1813–1888)

Battle of Cerro Gordo, April 18th 1847

Artist: Nathaniel Currier (American, 1813–1888)

View of Chapultepec and Molino Del Rey

Artist: Nathaniel Currier (American, 1813–1888)

The Military College of Chapultepec

Artist: Nathaniel Currier (American, 1813–1888)

General Ampudia Treating for the Capitulation of Monterey, with General Taylor, 24th Sept. 1846

Artist: Nathaniel Currier (American, 1813–1888)

Storming the Heights of Monterey

Artist: Nathaniel Currier (American, 1813–1888)

Battle of Monterey / The Americans forcing their way to the main plaza, May 23rd 1846

Artist: Nathaniel Currier (American, 1813–1888)

Battle of Monterey / The Americans forcing their way to the main plaza, Sept. 23rd 1846

Artist: Nathaniel Currier (American, 1813–1888)

Col. Harney at the Dragoon Fight at Madelin, Near Vera Cruz, March 25th 1847

Artist: Nathaniel Currier (American, 1813–1888)

Death of Major Ringgold / Of the flying artillery at the Battle of Palo Alto (Texas), May 8, 1846

Artist: Nathaniel Currier (American, 1813–1888)

General Taylor at the Battle of Palo Alto, May 8, 1846

Artist: Currier & Ives (American, active 1834–1907)

Battle of Resaca de la Palma, May 9th 1846 / Capture of genl. Vega by the gallant Capt. May

Artist: Nathaniel Currier (American, 1813–1888)

General Taylor at the Battle of Resaca de la Palma / Capt. may receiving orders to charge Mexican Batteries, May 9th 1846

Artist: Nathaniel Currier (American, 1813–1888)

The Brilliant Charge of Capt. May / At the Battle of Resaca de la Palma (Palm Ravine) 9th May 1846. In which gallant exploit he captured the whole of the enemy's cannon and took Genl. La Vega prisoner of war.

Artist: Nathaniel Currier (American, 1813–1888)

Landing of the American Forces Under Gen. Scott at Vera Cruz, March 9th 1847

Artist: Nathaniel Currier (American, 1813–1888)

Major General Winfield Scott at Vera Cruz, March 25th 1847

Artist: Nathaniel Currier (American, 1813–1888)

The Mexicans Evacuating Vera Cruz

Artist: Nathaniel Currier (American, 1813–1888)

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