Mexico returns remains of US soldiers from 1846 war
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The remains of 10 US soldiers from the Mexican-American War are being returned to the US after being discovered in Monterrey, Mexico, 170 years after their deaths. The soldiers fought in the pivotal Battle of Monterrey in 1846, and their remains will be studied by forensic anthropologists to uncover their identities and causes of death.
Key points from this article:
- The remains were found in Monterrey, Mexico, during construction work in 2011, with excavations starting in 1995.
- How the return of these soldiers' remains affects their descendants, who may gain closure and a connection to their ancestors' history.
- Why this matters as it highlights the historical significance of the Mexican-American War and its lasting impact on US-Mexico relations.
Mexico returns remains of US soldiers from 1846 war
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The remains of 10 US soldiers killed during the Mexican-American war are being returned 170 years after their deaths. The troops are believed to have been volunteers who fought during the Battle of Monterrey in Mexico in 1846. The battle was key in a two-year war which led to the annexation by the US of a […]
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