feb 2, 1848 - Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
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In January 1848 the United States and Mexico remained formally at war, yet the shape of the American victory was evident. The United States would acquire California, among other spoils of the conflict.On February 2, 1848, before news of the discovery had arrived, the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was signed in Mexico City.
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feb 2, 1848
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~ 177 years ago