Sitting in Indiana, we may not always recognize the value of celebrations in other regions of America or foreign countries. We can look at Cinco de Mayo as a prime example.
The holiday commemorates the 1862 victory of Mexican troops over an invading French cadre of 6,000 soldiers. Mexico had just canceled all foreign debt payments to France, England and Spain. The countries sent fleets to grab money and land. The English and Spanish accepted warrants in payment. France did not and invaded, heading through Puebla in hopes of reaching Mexico City to the northwest.
The celebrated victory over the French took place at the first Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. A second battle at the location, one year later, lasted two months. The first celebration of the original battle was in California in 1863. READ FULL STORY
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