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Mexican Revolution Collection (#2)

The Mexican Revolution, a pivotal moment in Mexico's history, was ignited by the Cry of Dolores on September 16, 1810

Background imageMexican Revolution Collection: BRYAN CARTOON, c1914. U. S. Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan depicted as

BRYAN CARTOON, c1914. U. S. Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan depicted as
BRYAN CARTOON, c1914. U.S. Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan depicted as one of the Three Musketeers, together with Mexican revolutionary leaders Francisco Pancho Villa (left)

Background imageMexican Revolution Collection: MEXICO CITY: REVOLUTION. Downed power lines and destroyed buildings in Mexico City

MEXICO CITY: REVOLUTION. Downed power lines and destroyed buildings in Mexico City during the Ten Tragic Days of the Mexican Revolution against President Francisco Madero, 9-19 February 1913

Background imageMexican Revolution Collection: MEXICO: REVOLUTIONARIES. Mexican Revolutionary General Pascual Orozco and his staff

MEXICO: REVOLUTIONARIES. Mexican Revolutionary General Pascual Orozco and his staff, including Alfred Franhe and Estreadio Barquez. Photograph, c1911

Background imageMexican Revolution Collection: MEXICAN REFUGEES, 1914. U. S. soldiers interviewing Mexican refugees at Fort Bliss

MEXICAN REFUGEES, 1914. U. S. soldiers interviewing Mexican refugees at Fort Bliss
MEXICAN REFUGEES, 1914. U.S. soldiers interviewing Mexican refugees at Fort Bliss, Texas, January 1914, at the time of the Mexican Revolution

Background imageMexican Revolution Collection: MEXICAN REVOLUTION, 1914. Armed revolutionary troops lined up outside the entrance

MEXICAN REVOLUTION, 1914. Armed revolutionary troops lined up outside the entrance of General Francisco Pancho Villas headquarters in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, during the Mexican Revolution, 1914

Background imageMexican Revolution Collection: MEXICAN REVOLUTION, c1911. A group of American volunteers, serving with rebel forces in Mexico

MEXICAN REVOLUTION, c1911. A group of American volunteers, serving with rebel forces in Mexico, photographed with a cannon and guns during the Mexican Revolution, c1911

Background imageMexican Revolution Collection: MEXICAN REVOLUTION, 1911. The American Legion of Honor Company photographed with

MEXICAN REVOLUTION, 1911. The American Legion of Honor Company photographed with weapons in Mexico during the Mexican Revolution, May 1911

Background imageMexican Revolution Collection: MEXICAN REVOLUTION, 1911. Rebel forces taking part in the Battle of Ciudad Juarez

MEXICAN REVOLUTION, 1911. Rebel forces taking part in the Battle of Ciudad Juarez during the Mexican Revolution having lunch in camp, April-May 1911

Background imageMexican Revolution Collection: MEXICAN REVOLUTION, 1914. Mass meeting at Torreon, Mexico, in support of the federal army

MEXICAN REVOLUTION, 1914. Mass meeting at Torreon, Mexico, in support of the federal army and the goverment of Victoriano Huerta during the Mexican Revolution, April 1914

Background imageMexican Revolution Collection: MEXICAN REVOLUTION, 1912. Mexican revolutionary troops photographed with a cannon

MEXICAN REVOLUTION, 1912. Mexican revolutionary troops photographed with a cannon during the Mexican Revolution, March 1912

Background imageMexican Revolution Collection: MEXICAN REVOLUTION, 1911. U. S. troops in Texas guarding a bridge on the Rio Grande

MEXICAN REVOLUTION, 1911. U. S. troops in Texas guarding a bridge on the Rio Grande
MEXICAN REVOLUTION, 1911. U.S. troops in Texas guarding a bridge on the Rio Grande at the time of the outbreak of the Mexican Revolution, 1911

Background imageMexican Revolution Collection: MEXICAN REVOLUTION, 1911. U. S. troops observing the battle between government

MEXICAN REVOLUTION, 1911. U. S. troops observing the battle between government
MEXICAN REVOLUTION, 1911. U.S. troops observing the battle between government and rebel forces at Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, from across the Rio Grande in Texas, at the time of the Mexican Revolution

Background imageMexican Revolution Collection: MEXICAN REVOLUTION, 1911. U. S. troops unloading supplies at Presidio, Texas, along the Rio Grande

MEXICAN REVOLUTION, 1911. U. S. troops unloading supplies at Presidio, Texas, along the Rio Grande
MEXICAN REVOLUTION, 1911. U.S. troops unloading supplies at Presidio, Texas, along the Rio Grande, to guard against possible raids by rebel forces from Mexico at the time of the outbreak of

Background imageMexican Revolution Collection: MEXICAN REVOLUTION, 1911. Mexican revolutionary troops aiming rifles from a mountain position

MEXICAN REVOLUTION, 1911. Mexican revolutionary troops aiming rifles from a mountain position, March 1911

Background imageMexican Revolution Collection: MEXICAN REVOLUTION, 1913. Wounded insurgents being removed after the fighting at Juarez

MEXICAN REVOLUTION, 1913. Wounded insurgents being removed after the fighting at Juarez, December 1913. Photograph from a contemporary English newspaper

Background imageMexican Revolution Collection: MEXICAN REVOLUTION, 1914. Men of Villas victorious army driving Federal troops out from Torreon

MEXICAN REVOLUTION, 1914. Men of Villas victorious army driving Federal troops out from Torreon, Mexico, 2 April 1914. Photograph from an English newspaper

Background imageMexican Revolution Collection: MEXICAN REVOLUTION, 1914. Some of Pancho Villas men, with bows and arrows, fighting

MEXICAN REVOLUTION, 1914. Some of Pancho Villas men, with bows and arrows, fighting Federal troops near Torreo, Mexico, Spring 1914. Photograph from an English newspaper

Background imageMexican Revolution Collection: MEXICAN REVOLUTION, 1913. A train captured by Constitutionalists near Nuevo Laredo

MEXICAN REVOLUTION, 1913. A train captured by Constitutionalists near Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, late 1913. Photograph from a contemporary English newspaper

Background imageMexican Revolution Collection: MEXICAN REVOLUTION, c1915. Soldiers on a locomotive during the Mexican Revolution

MEXICAN REVOLUTION, c1915. Soldiers on a locomotive during the Mexican Revolution: photographed by the Casasola studio, c1915

Background imageMexican Revolution Collection: MEXICAN REVOLUTIONARIES. Two Mexican revolutionary couples. Photograph, c1910

MEXICAN REVOLUTIONARIES. Two Mexican revolutionary couples. Photograph, c1910

Background imageMexican Revolution Collection: PANCHO VILLA: RAID, 1916. Cartoon by Luther D

PANCHO VILLA: RAID, 1916. Cartoon by Luther D. Bradley satirizing U.S. raid against Pancho Villa

Background imageMexican Revolution Collection: U. S. SOLDIERS, 1913. Colonel G. A. Wingate and a group of U

U. S. SOLDIERS, 1913. Colonel G. A. Wingate and a group of U
U.S. SOLDIERS, 1913. Colonel G.A. Wingate and a group of U.S. soldiers near the Mexican border during the Mexican Revolution, 1913

Background imageMexican Revolution Collection: Francisco Indalecio Madero (1873-1913)

Francisco Indalecio Madero (1873-1913)
FRANCISCO INDALECIO MADERO (1873-1913). Mexican revolutionist and politician. The triumph of Madero. Mexican popular print, c1911, by Jose G. Posada

Background imageMexican Revolution Collection: BRYAN CARTOON, c1914. U. S. Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan depicted as

BRYAN CARTOON, c1914. U. S. Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan depicted as
BRYAN CARTOON, c1914. U.S. Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan depicted as one of the Three Musketeers, together with Mexican revolutionary leaders Francisco Pancho Villa (left)

Background imageMexican Revolution Collection: MEXICAN EXPEDITION, 1916. U. S. troops in position along the Mexican border at the

MEXICAN EXPEDITION, 1916. U. S. troops in position along the Mexican border at the
MEXICAN EXPEDITION, 1916. U.S. troops in position along the Mexican border at the time of the expedition against insurgent leader Francisco Pancho Villa, May 1916

Background imageMexican Revolution Collection: ARMY TRANSPORT SHIP, 1913. The U. S. Army transport ship Meade being loaded at

ARMY TRANSPORT SHIP, 1913. The U. S. Army transport ship Meade being loaded at
ARMY TRANSPORT SHIP, 1913. The U.S. Army transport ship Meade being loaded at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard on League Island at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, prior to the departure of a U.S

Background imageMexican Revolution Collection: MARINES DEPARTING, 1913. U. S. Marines and crew loading the U

MARINES DEPARTING, 1913. U. S. Marines and crew loading the U
MARINES DEPARTING, 1913. U.S. Marines and crew loading the U.S. Army transport ship Meade at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard on League Island at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Background imageMexican Revolution Collection: MARINE AMMUNITION, 1913. The transfer of 8-inch mortar shells from the deck of

MARINE AMMUNITION, 1913. The transfer of 8-inch mortar shells from the deck of the armored cruiser USS Brooklyn at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard on League Island at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Background imageMexican Revolution Collection: MARINES DEPARTING, 1913. U. S. Marines about to embark for Guantanamo, Cuba, on the U

MARINES DEPARTING, 1913. U. S. Marines about to embark for Guantanamo, Cuba, on the U
MARINES DEPARTING, 1913. U.S. Marines about to embark for Guantanamo, Cuba, on the U.S. Army transport ship Meade, at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard on League Island at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Background imageMexican Revolution Collection: MARINES DEPARTING, 1913. U. S. Marines mobilizing at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard

MARINES DEPARTING, 1913. U. S. Marines mobilizing at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard
MARINES DEPARTING, 1913. U.S. Marines mobilizing at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard on League Island at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, prior to embarking for Guantanamo, Cuba

Background imageMexican Revolution Collection: MARINES DEPARTING, 1913. U. S. Marines lining up for roll call at the Philadelphia

MARINES DEPARTING, 1913. U. S. Marines lining up for roll call at the Philadelphia
MARINES DEPARTING, 1913. U.S. Marines lining up for roll call at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard on League Island at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, prior to embarking for Guantanamo, Cuba

Background imageMexican Revolution Collection: MARINES DEPARTING, 1913. U. S. Marines embarking for Guantanamo, Cuba, on the U

MARINES DEPARTING, 1913. U. S. Marines embarking for Guantanamo, Cuba, on the U
MARINES DEPARTING, 1913. U.S. Marines embarking for Guantanamo, Cuba, on the U.S. Army transport ship Meade, at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard on League Island at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Background imageMexican Revolution Collection: MEXICAN EXPEDITION, 1916. Members of the machine gun platoon of the U

MEXICAN EXPEDITION, 1916. Members of the machine gun platoon of the U.S. Armys 16th Infantry having their weapons inspected near Casa Grande, Mexico, April 1916

Background imageMexican Revolution Collection: PANCHO VILLA RAID, 1916. Columbus, New Mexico, 13th Cavalry United States soldiers

PANCHO VILLA RAID, 1916. Columbus, New Mexico, 13th Cavalry United States soldiers and a dead Mexican, 1916

Background imageMexican Revolution Collection: PANCHO VILLAs RAID, 1916. Columbus, New Mexico after Pancho Villas raid on March 9

PANCHO VILLAs RAID, 1916. Columbus, New Mexico after Pancho Villas raid on March 9, 1916

Background imageMexican Revolution Collection: Revolutionary leaders at Vera Cruz. The photo shows a group of the leaders of the

Revolutionary leaders at Vera Cruz. The photo shows a group of the leaders of the Mexican revolution shortly after the entry of De La Huerta into Vera Cruz

Background imageMexican Revolution Collection: Mexican Rebel Commanders

Mexican Rebel Commanders
Mexico: November 20, 1913. The commanders of the highly regarded Mexican rebel machine-gun regiment. Left-Right: Captain Antonio Guirrero, Colonel Alvaro Obregon, Captain Jose Rocha

Background imageMexican Revolution Collection: U. S. President Woodrow Wilson scolds Mexico over its political unrest. English cartoon, 1913

U. S. President Woodrow Wilson scolds Mexico over its political unrest. English cartoon, 1913
WILSON & MEXICO, 1913. U.S. President Woodrow Wilson scolds Mexico over its political unrest. English cartoon, 1913

Background imageMexican Revolution Collection: MEXICO: INDEPENDENCE, 1910. Allegory commemorating the centennial of Mexicos independence, 1910

MEXICO: INDEPENDENCE, 1910. Allegory commemorating the centennial of Mexicos independence, 1910, depicting the Metropolitan Cathedral in the Plaza de la Constitucion, or Zocalo, at Mexico City

Background imageMexican Revolution Collection: POSADA: DEAD REVOLUTIONARY. The Dead Revolutionary. Zinc engraving, 1910-12, by Jos

POSADA: DEAD REVOLUTIONARY. The Dead Revolutionary. Zinc engraving, 1910-12, by Jos

Background imageMexican Revolution Collection: POSADA: REVOLUTIONARY. A Revolutionary follower of Emiliano Zapata. Zinc engraving, 1910-12, by Jos

POSADA: REVOLUTIONARY. A Revolutionary follower of Emiliano Zapata. Zinc engraving, 1910-12, by Jos

Background imageMexican Revolution Collection: POSADA: CALAVERA ZAPATISTA. Zinc engraving, 1910-12, attributed to Jos

POSADA: CALAVERA ZAPATISTA. Zinc engraving, 1910-12, attributed to Jos

Background imageMexican Revolution Collection: POSADA: ATTACK, 1910-12. Attack on Mexico City. Zinc engraving, 1910-12, by Jos

POSADA: ATTACK, 1910-12. Attack on Mexico City. Zinc engraving, 1910-12, by Jos

Background imageMexican Revolution Collection: POSADA: REVOLUTIONARY. The Revolutionary Farewell. Zinc engraving, 1910-12, by Jos

POSADA: REVOLUTIONARY. The Revolutionary Farewell. Zinc engraving, 1910-12, by Jos

Background imageMexican Revolution Collection: POSADA: THE ARTILLERYMEN. Zinc engraving, 1912, by Jos

POSADA: THE ARTILLERYMEN. Zinc engraving, 1912, by Jos

Background imageMexican Revolution Collection: POSADA: ATTACK ON PUEBLA. Battle of Puebla, Mexico, during the Mexican Revolution

POSADA: ATTACK ON PUEBLA. Battle of Puebla, Mexico, during the Mexican Revolution. Zinc engraving, 1911, by Jos

Background imageMexican Revolution Collection: POSADA: BATTLE, 1910-12. A battle between Federal Forces and the followers of Emiliano Zapata

POSADA: BATTLE, 1910-12. A battle between Federal Forces and the followers of Emiliano Zapata. Zinc engraving, 1910-12, by Jos

Background imageMexican Revolution Collection: FRANCISCO PANCHO VILLA (1877-1923). Mexican revolutionary leader

FRANCISCO PANCHO VILLA (1877-1923). Mexican revolutionary leader. Photographed with a column of his troops in Mexico in 1914: oil over a photograph




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The Mexican Revolution, a pivotal moment in Mexico's history, was ignited by the Cry of Dolores on September 16, 1810. Miguel Hidalgo's call to revolt against Spanish rule marked the beginning of a long and arduous struggle for independence. Juan O Gorman's mural captures this significant event, reminding us of the bravery and determination that fueled the revolution. One prominent figure who emerged during this tumultuous period was Francisco Pancho Villa. As a Mexican revolutionary leader, Villa became an iconic symbol of resistance. In a powerful photograph from c1913, he is seen wearing bandoliers alongside his military staff—a testament to their unwavering commitment to the cause. However, not all stories from the they were heroic or triumphant. A color lithograph depicts three Americans facing execution by firing squad—an unsettling reminder of the violence that engulfed Mexico during this time. Amidst chaos and bloodshed, acts of compassion also emerged. Another lithograph portrays Mexican revolutionaries carrying a wounded comrade from the battlefield in 1914—a poignant image highlighting camaraderie amidst adversity. Women played an essential role in shaping Mexico's destiny during this era as well. A colorful lithograph showcases brave women serving in the revolutionary army—defying societal norms and fighting alongside their male counterparts for freedom. General Zapata stands out as another influential figure within this narrative. Leading agrarian rebels in Southern Mexico, Zapata fought tirelessly for land reform and social justice—an embodiment of hope for marginalized communities yearning for change. Porfirio Diaz ruled over Mexico with an iron fist before being ousted by popular discontentment around 1910—a black-and-white photograph serves as a stark reminder of his authoritarian regime that ultimately sparked widespread rebellion. Advancements in technology also left their mark on warfare during this period; aviation played an increasingly significant role on both sides—depicted vividly through a color lithograph showcasing the use of aircraft in combat.