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Two Revolutions, One Legacy: The Enduring Impact of 1776 and 1789 With the end in mindBoth July 4 and July 14 commemorate more than just the birth of two modern nations—they represent a global shift toward liberty, equality, and human dignity. As the world continues to grapple with questions of justice, governance, and freedom, the legacies of 1776 and 1789 rema...

On this day, September 14, in 1847, General Winfield Scott captured Mexico City. It was a contentious war that Lincoln would go on to say was “unnecessarily and unconstitutionally commenced.”

General Winfield Scott captures Mexico City | September 14, 1847 | HISTORY During the Mexican‑American War, U.S. forces under General Winfield Scott enter Mexico City and raise the American flag over the Hall of Montezuma, concluding a devastating advance that began with an amphibious landing at Vera Cruz six months earlier. The Mexican‑American War began with a disput...