Cinco de Mayo

FYI: Many people incorrectly believe Cinco de Mayo to be Mexico’s Independence Day. In actuality, Mexico achieved its independence from Spain on September 16, 1821, after three long centuries of exploitative colonial rule. In the early 1860s, the French, led by Napoleon III, invaded the country.

At that time the French felt the Mexicans would not resist their imperialistic goals. Nonetheless, Mexican President Benito Juarez rallied his countrymen and declared that Mexico would resist until death.

In 1862 Mexican forces surprised the highly trained and well-equipped French forces in the city of Puebia (east of Mexico City) with a resounding victory which occurred on May 5th. This battle came to symbolize the Mexican resistance and determination to retain their hard-fought independence.

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