Mexican War, 1846-1848
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
The Death of the Gallant Major Ringgold, 1846
Item — Box 1-1: Series 1931.004.1 [Barcode: 000021914676], item: 4
Identifier: 1931-004-1-4
Scope and Contents
Colored lithograph of "The Death of the Gallant Major Ringgold. Who was mortally wounded during the engagement of the 8th May and died on the 10th 1846." Ringgold was considered to be the 'Father of Modern Artillery' and may have been the first U. S. officer killed in the Mexican War.
Dates:
1846