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What is Cinco de Mayo? Here's a hint: It's not Mexican Independence Day.

It’s Cinco de Mayo on Monday, and while most of us associate it with margaritas and nachos, the Mexican holiday celebrates a battle won in the French-Mexican War in 1862. Before heading out to ...
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What is Cinco de Mayo?

This day is also known as Battle of Puebla Day. It celebrates the Mexican Army’s victory over France at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, during the French-Mexican War, according to History. Is ...
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Two wars: an autobiography of General Samuel G. French ... Mexican war; War between the States, a diary; reconstruction period, his experience; incidents, reminiscences, etc

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