At the period of the Revolution of the Acordada, which compelled the Congress of Mexico to reverse the election of Pedraza [gives details of the unfurling of the U.S. flag by Joel R. Poinsett at the American Legation at Mexico City; solicits funds to have

1833

Describes Poinsett's efforts to save overthrown Mexican officials who faced an angry mob. Poinsett unveiled the American Flag and proclaimed that it protected all of those people who took refuge under its principles.

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  • Title At the period of the Revolution of the Acordada, which compelled the Congress of Mexico to reverse the election of Pedraza [gives details of the unfurling of the U.S. flag by Joel R. Poinsett at the American Legation at Mexico City; solicits funds to have
  • Coverage 1833
  • Creator Drayton, Tom; Huger, D.E.; Pepoon, Benjamin F.
  • Website Name South Carolina Encyclopedia
  • Publisher University of South Carolina, Institute for Southern Studies
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  • Access Date April 25, 2024
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  • Date of Last Update July 15, 2022