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Oct 23, 2009 · Cinco de Mayo, or the fifth of May, is a holiday that celebrates the date of the Mexican army’s May 5, 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. The day,...
May 4, 2024 · On May 5, 1862, in a small town in east-central Mexico called Puebla, 2,000 Mexican soldiers faced 6,000 French troops at daybreak. Incredibly, Mexico claimed victory by the evening,...
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- Mexico had just gotten over a civil war in 1862. The so-called War of the Reform broke out in 1858 soon after liberals drafted a new constitution aimed at reducing the power and influence of the Catholic Church.
- European troops invaded because Mexico was broke. After the War of Reform, Mexico had virtually no money in its treasury and owed tens of millions of dollars to foreign debtors.
- France was considered extremely potent militarily when it attacked Mexico. In 1862, the French had one of the best armies in the world. Arriving at Puebla on May 4, they were coming off a series of victories in Southeast Asia and Northern Africa and were loaded with firepower, including long-range rifles that put the Mexicans’ creaky muskets to shame.
- After losing the Battle of Puebla, France went on to win the war. Mexico’s victory at Puebla slowed, but did not stop, France’s assault. In the wake of the battle, an infuriated Emperor Napoleon III ordered that almost 30,000 more troops be sent to Mexico.
May 4, 2022 · Today, Cinco de Mayo is actually more widely celebrated north of the border than it is in the south, with parades, festivals and Cinco de Mayo-themed parties held throughout the U.S.
May 3, 2019 · Stock Image: The Cinco De Mayo Parade is held to remember the victory the Mexican forces had over the invading French army in the Battle of Puebla on 5 May, 1862. Getty Images. By Sophia...
May 1, 2024 · Today, Cinco de Mayo is celebrated by the Mexican state of Puebla, as well as Mexican-American immigrants in parts of the United States. Similar to St. Patrick’s Day for Irish Americans, Cinco de Mayo is a day of pride to honor Mexican heritage and culture. A Short History of Cinco de Mayo.
Apr 26, 2019 · Perhaps the most traditional observance of Cinco de Mayo in the U.S. takes place in Goliad, Texas — about 60 miles north of Corpus Christi. That’s because the Southwestern town was the birthplace of Zaragoza, who led the Mexican army to victory at the Battle of Puebla. But Cinco de Mayo celebrations in the U.S. extend far beyond just the Southwest.
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