The document provides background information on Cinco de Mayo, a Mexican holiday commemorating the 1862 victory of Mexican forces over the French at the Battle of Puebla. It discusses the political and economic turmoil in Mexico at the time, including debts to European countries. It then describes the battle itself and its significance as a symbol of Mexican unity, before discussing the subsequent French invasion and rule under Emperor Maximilian. The document concludes with information on traditional Mexican cultural elements often associated with Cinco de Mayo celebrations.

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4. Undated celebration photo Mexico, the 5th of May in the Plaza de Armas

6. Benito Pablo Juárez

8. Napoleon III

10. Colonel Porfirio Diaz General Ignacio Zaragoza

11. General Ignacio Zaragoza (on the 500 peso note)

12. Map of Puebla, Mexico http://www.virtualmex.com/map.htm

17. El Jarabe Tapatío Click the picture to see the dance

19. Mariachi – Click on the picture to hear “La Raspa”

20. Mariachi Click on the picture to hear the mariachi version of “La Bamba”

21. La Bandera de México

25. Feliz cinco de mayo!