May 05, 2004
Feliz Cinco De Mayo!
Viva la Fiesta!
In addition to its importance in Mexico, Cinco de Mayo is significant to all Americans because it marks the last time that any foreign power has acted the aggressor on North American soil.
Having gained its independence from Spain by 1821, Mexico continued to be a hotbed of unrest. Rich in natural resources and gold, this land was coveted by the U.S. in its push to span the North American continent, as well as by European powers who viewed Mexico as a political foothold in the western hemisphere. Its territorial disputes with the U.S. having been settled by 1849, Mexico's attention was then focused on Europe.
Though Cinco de Mayo is a day of huge military and political significance, it is a day to celebrate pride, independence, and freedom.
Posted by MK Magazine at May 5, 2004 07:05 AM