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In reply to the discussion: FYI... What is Cinco de Mayo? [View all]Xipe Totec
(43,872 posts)4. When Pedro Maria de Anaya was ordered to surrender his munitions after the defeat at Churubusco
By General Twiggs, he said, Sir, if we had munitions, you would not be here.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pedro_Mar%C3%ADa_de_Anaya
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When Pedro Maria de Anaya was ordered to surrender his munitions after the defeat at Churubusco
Xipe Totec
May 2012
#4
I thought that it was they day on which the famous Mexican ship the "Mayo" sank.
JoePhilly
May 2012
#11
ORLY? Please, tell this Mexican who grew up in Mexico how little cinco de Mayo is celebratred....
Xipe Totec
May 2012
#13
I'm sure I can find 6 Alabama natives who've never heard of the emancipation proclamation
Xipe Totec
May 2012
#36
Yeah, the collaborators will never ever forgive Mexico or Haiti for kickng ass.
EFerrari
May 2012
#60
I don't care what period of Latin American history I'm teaching my students...
a la izquierda
May 2012
#27
I always have a loaf of French bread and a glass of French wine on May fifth
Xipe Totec
May 2012
#29