Believe it or not, the event leading to Cinco de Mayo may have played a major role in American history. MORE ⬇️
Friday marks the 161st anniversary of the Battle of Puebla, which is what inspired the Cinco de Mayo holiday.
Mexico worked out agreements with the U.K. and Spain, allowing their forces to return home. France, however, wanted more than just unpaid debt. It wanted the entire country. What happened on Cinco de MayoRemember, Mexico was broke at the time. So when the French military advanced on Puebla, Mexican forces were expected to struggle.
While it’s unknown what would have happened had France initially won the Battle of Puebla, its defeat meant that a potential alliance with the South was on hold. "The subsequent Cinco de Mayo celebrations in California and elsewhere in the Southwest were fitting because California Latinos were strong Union supporters and had helped finance Juarez’s army," the Library of Congress said.
"I just think maybe it's because of the time of the year," Thurber added."It's about to be summer and it's a nice, it is a wonderful party, and it's a wonderful thing to celebrate even if you're not as familiar with the historical aspects." "Since the 19th century, Mexican Americans in the United States have used Cinco de Mayo to celebrate Mexican culture in their adopted country. In recent decades, Cinco de Mayo has grown beyond the Mexican American community and is celebrated by Americans of all ethnicities," the U.S. Embassy said.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Cinco de Mayo in Houston: Where to celebrate with mariachisHere's where you'll be able to find mariachis among the free-flowing margaritas in...
Read more »
Horchata and Tajín Doughnuts, Oh Yum: Find Cinco de Mayo TreatsRandy’s Donuts will offer a toothsome Tajín-topped goodie while Holey Grail Donuts is baking a horchata-themed treat.
Read more »
Get a Preview of Taco Uprising in Five Points on Cinco de MayoThe fast casual restaurant, which is also focused on sustainability, is gearing up for a June debut.
Read more »
Cinco de Mayo 2023: Tacos, beer, margaritas and discountsSee what chains such as Chipotle, El Torito, El Pollo Loco and even Red Lobster have planned for the holiday.
Read more »
Online data shows 'restaurant-style salsa' is Texas' most searched Cinco de Mayo recipeSearches for 'restaurant-style salsa' recipes are up 75% compared to last year in Texas, a new study shows. Texas CincoDeMayo MexicanFood TexMex
Read more »
Cinco de Mayo, Derby Day and All the Best Food and Drink Events This WeekMay has arrived and with the warmer weather comes a hot culinary event lineup.
Read more »