[Vision2020] The History of May 5th in Mexico

[bear at moscow.com]

Tom,

It beats the real story of Mexico defaulting on its foreign loans  and
being invaded by the French!   A year after the battle of Puebla, the
French occupied all of Mexico. The French occupying forces placed
Maximilian I, Emperor of Mexico on the throne of Mexico. The French, under
U.S. pressure, eventually withdrew in 1866-1867.

Another US foreign policy failure!



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> Most people don't know that back in 1912, Hellmann's mayonnaise was
> manufactured in England. In fact, the Titanic was carrying 12,000 jars of
> the condiment scheduled for delivery in Vera Cruz, Mexico, which was to be
> the next port of call for the great ship after its stop in New York. This
> would have been the largest single shipment of mayonnaise ever delivered
> to Mexico. But as we know, the great ship did not make it to New York. The
> ship hit an iceberg and sank, and the cargo was forever lost. The people
> of Mexico, who were crazy about mayonnaise, and were eagerly awaiting its
> delivery, were disconsolate at the loss. Their anguish was so great, that
> they declared a National Day of Mourning, which they still observe to this
> day. The National Day of Mourning occurs each year on May 5th and is
> known, of course, as Sinko de Mayo.
>
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>
> Footnote:  May 4th has been designated as "Star Wars' May the Fourth Be
> With You" Day.
>
> Seeya round town, Moscow.
>
> Tom Hansen
> Moscow, Idaho
>
> "The Pessimist complains about the wind, the Optimist expects it to change
> and the Realist adjusts his sails."
>
> - Unknown
>
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