Mexican–American War (1846-1848)

The Mexican–American War was an armed conflict between the United States and Mexico from 1846 to 1848. The conflict started after the 1845 U.S. annexation of Texas. Mexico considered Texas a part of its territory.

Dunovant, John | South Carolina Public Radio

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“D” is for Dunovant, John [1825-1864]. Soldier. Dunovant, a sergeant in the Palmetto Regiment, served with distinction in the Mexican War. He later was commissioned as a captain in the U.S. Army. He...
Preston S. Brooks | History of SC Slide Collection
Preston S. Brooks | History of SC Slide Collection
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Born on his parents' plantation in Edgefield, Preston S. Brooks (1819-1857) was educated at the South Carolina College, from which he graduated in 1839. Prior to military service during the Mexican...
Palmetto Regiment Monument | The SC State House
Palmetto Regiment Monument | The SC State House

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The Palmetto Regiment Monument, or the Iron Palmetto, was erected in 1858. It is the oldest monument on the State House grounds. Designed to honor the soldiers of the Palmetto Regiment for their...