USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -During the Mexican-American War, U.S. forces under General Winfield Scott enter Mexico City and raise the American flag over the Hall of Montezuma, concluding a devastating advance that began with an amphibious landing at Vera Cruz six months earlier.

Detailed explanation-2: -Winfield Scott was a hero of the Mexican War (1846–1848), the last Whig Party candidate for U.S. president, and commanding general of the United States Army at the start of the American Civil War (1861–1865).

Detailed explanation-3: -General Zachary Taylor and General Winfield Scott were the two great heroes of the Mexican-American War and served as Grant’s and Lee’s mentors respectively.

Detailed explanation-4: -Winfield Scott (June 13, 1786 – May 29, 1866) was an American military commander and political candidate. He served as a general in the United States Army from 1814 to 1861, taking part in the War of 1812, the Mexican–American War, the early stages of the American Civil War and conflicts with Native Americans.

Detailed explanation-5: -With the capture of Mexico City by General Winfield Scott on September 14, 1847, the fighting subsided.