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In reply to the discussion: FYI... What is Cinco de Mayo? [View all]Xipe Totec
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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