Cinco De Mayo

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Ignacio Zaragoza Seguín was a Mexican general and politician. He led the Mexican army of 600 men that defeated 6,500 invading French forces, including the elite French legionnaires at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862 (mostly celebrated in the United States as Cinco de Mayo).

In 1862, Mexicans were elated As the French army was decimated Today is Cinco de Mayo Tacos—free Pico de gallo! The Battle of Puebla is celebrated Emperor Maximillian was fooled by the Mexicans he thought he ruled Carlota, the Queen, insane Died back in France from her pain After a firing squad had ensued Note: The Chapultepec Castle: Maximilian and Carlota´s Love Story

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Beryl Edmonds

Date: 5/17/2024 4:46:00 PM

Fantastic, informative limericks Anaya… Beryl

I Am Anaya
Date: 5/18/2024 10:04:00 AM

Thank you, Beryl!

Buhagiar Victor

Date: 5/15/2024 1:56:00 AM

Loved your limerick and historical knowledge (alas, I always hated history) Yet you gave us a picture of a great triumph. We need more of these. Hugs.

I Am Anaya
Date: 5/15/2024 10:35:00 AM

Thank you, Victor! Hugs back to you

Duke Beaufort

Date: 5/6/2024 5:11:00 AM

Anaya, you pack a lot of history into this. Sad really how people have to suffer for freedom and then we just celebrate. Although...that's not 100% true these days. As a result of this limerick set, I reviewed more of the history and appreciate your poetic exploration of this Mexican period. Great picture card you've made as well!!

I Am Anaya
Date: 5/6/2024 10:15:00 AM

This is true all over the world! I really enjoyed your Cinco De Mayo potw. History's stories complete anything needed to know especially important for politics. Thank you, Duke (love the name) graphics and poem from bing.com the limericks are mine.

Robert Gorelick

Date: 5/5/2024 1:34:00 PM

Send me some pico-de-gallo, I love Mexican food! California should remember that our cities such as Los Angeles and San Francisco were founded when this was part of Mexican frontier. Years before the US's excited. A classy and festive limerick for the holiday! Robert

I Am Anaya
Date: 5/5/2024 5:42:00 PM

Thank you, Robert! Being my family are Angelino's it's nice to have your historian insight we know so well. Happy Cinco de Mayo, Roberto ')

Susan Ashley

Date: 5/5/2024 10:06:00 AM

Dear Anaya, your celebratory limerick is fantastic! A wonderful poetic way to mark this momentous day. Great rhymes. I adore "Today is Cinco de Mayo/Tacos—free Pico de gallo!" Yes, send it in lol!! Your golden pen shines, my poet friend. Warmest wishes and happy Cinco de Mayo.. ~Susan

I Am Anaya
Date: 5/5/2024 10:32:00 AM

Thank you, Susan, there is always something to celebrate. lol. Have a nice Cinco de Mayo! Hugs