Mexican American Art Since 1848 (MAAS1848)

Statue Of Mexican Hero

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Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla was a Mexican Roman Catholic priest and revolutionary rebel leader. Hidalgo, regarded by most Mexican people as the "Father of the Country", was the founder of the Mexican War of Independence movement that fought for independence from Spain in the early 19th century. When Father Hidalgo rang the original bell in Dolores, Mexico, on September 16, 1810, his action became the opening salvo of the Mexican Wars of Independence from Spain. Independence was won in 1821, and at the conclusion of the revolt, Spanish control of Los Angeles ended, and for 26 years the city was an integral part of Mexico.

Statue of Miguel Hidalgo y Castilla, hero of Mexican independence, at Parque de Mexico.

Statues--California--Los Angeles

Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs

Parque De Mexico (Los Angeles, Calif.)

Hidalgo Y Costilla, Miguel,--1753-1811--Statues

Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs

Monuments--California--Los Angeles

1991

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Photographic prints

Los Angeles Public Library Photo Collection

Digital Public Library of America (DPLA)

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