The first frozen margarita machine in the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History via Smithsonian Smithsonian shares the real history behind Cinco de Mayo. …The holiday celebrates the Mexican victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla, which took place on May 5, 1862.
A year prior, Mexican President Benito Juarez suspended payment of all foreign debts. In response, France invaded Mexico. Mexican soldiers were outnumbered two to on…
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