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How Cinco de Mayo Was Celebrated in the 1800s vs Today

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  • Cinco de Mayo marks Mexico's 1862 Puebla victory, a battle often mistaken for independence, a nuance clarified by the real-story piece.
  • In the United States, Cinco de Mayo grew beyond Mexican American communities into a broader celebration of Mexican culture and heritage.
  • Advertising by American alcohol companies helped shape Cinco de Mayo into a tequila and beer celebration in commercial culture.

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Cinco de Mayo is more than tequila and tacos: Here’s the real story

Cinco de Mayo is more than tequila and tacos: Here’s the real story

Cinco De Mayo: what the Holiday really means beyond the celebration

Cinco De Mayo: what the Holiday really means beyond the celebration

What the Desert Taught Me About Cinco de Mayo

What the Desert Taught Me About Cinco de Mayo

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