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Chamizal National Memorial
Photos & Multimedia
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Visitor Pics (5 Photos)
The park periodically posts photographs taken by visitors to share the dynamic landscape and natural beauty the Memorial enjoys set within the El Paso/Ciudad Juarez community.
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White House Christmas Ornament (4 Photos)
El Paso artist Hector Bernal designed the ornament to reflect the Memorial's historical and cultural significance along the U.S./Mexican border.
Represented are presidents from both countries coming together to settle a century-long dispute that divided their people.
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Sights from the Memorial's Cordova (7 Photos)
The walking trail is a 1.8 miles and encircles the 55-acre park. Views of the Franklin and Juarez Mountains, the El Paso downtown skyline and an international bridge can be seen from the trail.
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Winter at the Memorial (6 Photos)
On January 23, 2007, the Memorial and the entire El Paso area experienced an unexpected snow storm that blanketed the region for half a day.
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Learn more about the History of the Chamizal Issue Download video clips that trace the history and significance of the Memorial. more... | |
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Did You Know?
The Chamizal Convention of 1963 settled a 100-year long boundary dispute with Mexico. The Memorial is the only NPS site that commemorates the unique way the Chamizal Dispute was settled –through goodwill, diplomacy, mutual cooperation and cross-cultural understanding.
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Last Updated: February 25, 2009 at 18:10 EST |