Hispanics in the War of
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June 1996 to Present, All Rights Reserved
Courtesy
of Sotheby Parke Bernet, Inc., New York
In a
celebratory ivory plaque, Bernardo de
Galvez protects
mother and children while the British Lion cowers at his feet.
This plaque was presented to Spanish Govenor Bernardo de Galvez,
by the Americans who were fleeing for their lives
during the War of Independence
This Plaque was given in gratitude by the American
Rebels for the protection that Hispanics
gave
them against their British foe.
