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Cinco de Mayo and the Civil War
Did you know that Cinco de Mayo is a celebration in memory of a battle? The battle is known as the Battle of Puebla or the Battle of Cinco de Mayo. Did you also know that it took place during … Continue reading
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Tagged Battle of Cinco de Mayo, Battle of Puebla, Chapultepec, Cinco de Mayo, Civil War, Emperor Maximilian, French, Mexico
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Cinco de Mayo
Today was Cinco de Mayo and for many it was a day to celebrate Mexican heritage. I know that some of my friends celebrated the day with traditional Mexican food and drink. They even served Mexican food in our cafeteria … Continue reading
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Tagged Battle of Cinco de Mayo, Battle of Puebla, Battles, Chapultepec, Cinco de Mayo, Emperor Maximilian, Jose Cusachs, Mexican Food, Mexico
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