Chamizal National Memorial

Chamizal National Memorial in El Paso, Texas, commemorates the peaceful resolution of a border dispute between the United States and Mexico that lasted over a century. The conflict centered around a stretch of land along the Rio Grande River, where differing claims caused tension. In 1963, both countries signed an agreement to settle the dispute, and the memorial honors this history of diplomacy and cooperation. It features exhibits, sculptures, and a theater that highlight cultural connections and the importance of peaceful dispute resolution, celebrating the friendship and shared history of the U.S. and Mexico.