Thread: TN: HAPPY CINCO DE MAYO

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HAPPY CINCO DE MAYO

Mexican Victory over French at Puebla in 1862 Reminds Us of Importance in Protecting a Nation’s Culture

NASHVILLE, TN - The Tennessee Republican Party recognizes the importance of today, Cinco de Mayo, in Mexican history and urges all Americans to reflect on and honor what the day celebrates. Cinco de Mayo is a great day of celebration and commemoration of the victory of the Mexican Army over the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862, a battle to protect their nation and culture from occupation by the French forces under Napoleon III.

While the war continued for five more years, the victory at Puebla became a symbol of Mexican resistance to foreign domination.

Many celebrations and commemorations connected to various cultures from which people have joined the American story, such as Mardi Gras, St. Patrick’s Day, the Chinese New Year and now Cinco de Mayo, are celebrated widely in this country.

“Celebrating ethnic and cultural pride within the context of the American story is as American as baseball, apple pie - and tacos - and Cinco de Mayo has grown in popularity here as more Mexicans have decided to join the American story,â€

by that token why aren't we celebrating this type of celebration for all countries. They all have a victory against foes they celebrate. Don't they? And Mexico is more special, because?

Originally Posted by alamb

by that token why aren't we celebrating this type of celebration for all countries. They all have a victory against foes they celebrate. Don't they? And Mexico is more special, because?

Well put, alamb!

Right on miguelina. Let's not discriminate against all the other cultures in our melting pot. It kind of angers me actually. If I were to be living in Mexico, do you that it would be ok to celebrate the 4th of July? Hardly. When one lives in another country, you respect that country and assimilate into that culture. When I was in Taiwan, I gladly took part in their celebrations with no intention of dragging my cultural heritage along with me.

Originally Posted by miguelina

Originally Posted by alamb

by that token why aren't we celebrating this type of celebration for all countries. They all have a victory against foes they celebrate. Don't they? And Mexico is more special, because?

Well put, alamb!

dont celebrate chin code mayonaise. Seems like they have to have an excuse to get drunk.

They should call this holiday "Thank America Day." As the USA was the primary reason for the French exit from Mexico. We put our troops on the border and told the French to get out or else. And they did. Mexico owes its sovereignty to the United States of America.