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Mormon Battalion Monument Dedicated

Mormon Battalion Monument Dedicated

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Dedicated on January 28, 1940, in San Diego, California, the Mormon Battalion Monument commemorates the sacrifices of more than 500 Latter-day Saint pioneers who enlisted in the U.S. Army during the Mexican-American War at the request of President James K. Polk. The battalion completed one of the longest infantry marches in American history, traveling nearly 2,000 miles from Iowa to California while helping open vital routes across the American Southwest. Their service demonstrated faith, endurance, and patriotism, and their legacy continues to inspire courage and dedication in the face of hardship.

Read the full article here: https://familyschool.org/spotlight/mormonbattalion-monument-6

This episode was created using Notebook LM voice-overs and original research by Rosemary Pollock, historian and published author, who holds an MA in U.S. History and an MA in U.S. History with a focus on the History of Science and Medicine.

Produced by Isaac Okawa with American Heritage Worldwide.
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