Wall unveiled honoring Spain's American Revolution contribution

McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The McAllen Veterans War Memorial Committee welcomed the Daughters of the American Revolution for a wall unveiling ceremony commemorating Spain's contribution to the American Revolution.

Spain's alliance with France and its conflict with Britain played a significant role in the independence of the United States.

Spain declared war on Britain as an ally of France. Spain was an ally of the American colonies and supplied the Revolutionaries with military support, desperately needed arms, supplies and currency.

The memorial serves as an educational, cultural and historical monument for McAllen residents.