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Border Marker between Mexico and USA
Border marker between the United States of America and Mexico. Eight jolly Americans (on a Kozy Kar Tour!) pose in Mexican attire of ponchos and sombreros in front of the marker! The monuments erected by the boundary survey played a pivotal role in securing the line after the Mexican-American War. These obelisks and stone mounds literally marked on the ground the southernmost edges of the nation; they became fundamental points of reference in subsequent boundary disputes (of which there were many) and in the resurvey of the border that took place at the end of the 19th century. Those which survive are often securely protected behind barbed wire and stout fencing
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In this lively and colorful photograph, eight jovial Americans don Mexican attire, including ponchos and sombreros, as they gather in front of the border marker separating Mexico and the United States of America. The setting for this playful scene is the historic boundary between the two nations, a line that has been marked and secured since the end of the Mexican-American War. The monuments and markers erected during the boundary survey played a crucial role in defining and securing the southernmost edges of the United States. These obelisks and stone mounds, which still survive in some places, served as fundamental points of reference in subsequent boundary disputes and in the resurvey of the border that took place at the end of the 19th century. Despite their historical significance, many of these markers are now protected behind stout fencing and barbed wire, a reminder of the complex and often contentious history of this boundary. The Americans in this photograph, however, seem oblivious to the political and historical implications of their location, instead choosing to celebrate their shared moment of fun and camaraderie. This photograph offers a unique glimpse into the past, highlighting the importance of historical markers and monuments in defining and preserving national borders. The border between Mexico and the United States has a rich and complex history, and this photograph captures a moment of levity amidst the larger historical context. The border marker in this photograph is a testament to the enduring legacy of the boundary survey, which played a pivotal role in securing the line between the two nations and shaping the history of the region. The Americans in the photograph, dressed in Mexican attire, add a playful and lighthearted dimension to the historical significance of the site.
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