On May 8, 1846 troops of the United States and Mexico clashed on the prairie of Palo Alto
(Texas) in the first battle of a two-year
war.
Signed into law in June 1992, Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Site preserves the 3,400-acre scene of this clash
between nations and informs visitors about its national and international importance. As the only unit of the National Park
Service with a primary focus on the U.S.-Mexican War, Palo Alto Battlefield also interprets the entire conflict--including
the details of its origins and the broad range of consequences. In an effort to turn a scene of conflict into a place of
bi-national exchange and understanding, all research and interpretation conducted by the park reflects perspectives of both
the United States and Mexico.
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