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Signing of the Treaty

When
1848-02-02
Where
Basilica of Guadalupe
Part of
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo ends the Mexican–American War

The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was signed on February 2, 1848, ending the Mexican–American War. U.S. envoy Nicholas Trist and Mexican representatives finalized the agreement at the Basilica of Guadalupe.

Despite being relieved of his post, Nicholas Trist continued negotiations and concluded the treaty on February 2, 1848. The signing took place at the main altar of the old Basilica of Guadalupe in Villa de Guadalupe Hidalgo, with Mexican plenipotentiaries Luis G. Cuevas, Bernardo Couto, and Miguel Atristain present.

Sources

  1. Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo Wikipedia
  2. Mexican–American War Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-10

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