that Cinco de Mayo (which we will celebrate this Saturday, May 5th) is one of the most popular Mexican festivals celebrated in America? It is the anniversary of the Battle of Puebla that took
place between the Mexicans and the French on May 5, 1862.
that it is celebrated because it remembers the victory of a small, poorly armed
force of around 4,500 soldiers over the French invasion of almost twice as many well-armed,
professional soldiers led
by Napoleon III?
that this battle became a symbol of Mexican unity and patriotism?
that this holiday got its start in the United States in the year 1967 because of a group of California
State University student activists? These students knew that there was no Chicano holiday so they decided that they wanted one. They felt that the Battle of Puebla was symbolic and that it recaptured their history.
that besides being significant in Mexico, Cinco de Mayo
is important to all Americans because it was the last time that any
foreign power has acted aggressively on North American soil?
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