https://presidio.gov/about/history/a-brief-history-of-the-presidio
In 1776, the same year the United States was founded, Spain built a military fort – a “presidio” – overlooking what today is called San Francisco Bay. The San Francisco Presidio was operated as a military post by Mexico from 1822 until 1846, when the United States Army took it over after winning the Mexican-American War.
The Presidio was an important military post. It played a role in every major American conflict from the Civil War through Desert Storm. Generations of soldiers served here, and many are buried in the Presidio at the San Francisco National Cemetery.
Given its history, architecture and beautiful landscapes, the Presidio was declared a National Historic Landmark District in 1962, recognized by the federal government for its significance to American history and culture.
the Presidio was declared a National Historic Landmark District in 1962,
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Not that it makes any difference but I graduated from
college in May 1962. On with my remaining whatever it
amounts to. Have a good’en.