The 15 million dollars that Mexico received was compensation for the destruction of Mexico City, not for the land.
Tag - history
From churches to street walls, the Virgen de Guadalupe is a near-universally revered figure in Mexican culture.
The Battle of Saipan, in which Guy Gabaldon fought, has been called the D-Day of the Eastern Front for its strategic importance.
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