More than Margaritas: A History of Cinco De Mayo

Contrary to what some may believe, it’s not Mexican Independence Day. (via TIME Photos) Cinco De Mayo is the holiday of tequila and tex-mex, shares a genre with Mardi Gras and St. Patrick’s day and has become hugely popular throughout the United States. But how many people actually know the history behind this springtime celebration?

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More than Margaritas: A History of Cinco De Mayo

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