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Explainer on Cinco de Mayo history and U S observance
A concise explainer traces Cinco de Mayo from the 1862 Puebla victory to its U S adoption in California in 1863 and later prominence in the Chicano movement. It notes Mexican Independence Day, census category changes, historic migration patterns, and the rise of margaritas and Mariachi celebrations including events at the Hollywood Bowl.
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Cinco de Mayo
Puebla
Mexico
Ucla Center For the Study of Latino Health and Culture
U.S
California
Time Magazine
Cesar Chavez
Reies Tijerina
Rodolfo Gonzales
Mexico City
Maximilian I
Guadalupe Hidalgo
Nevada
Utah
Arizona
Colorado
New Mexico
United States
Mariano
Dallas
Mariano Martinez
Frank Adams
Smithsonian
National Museum of American History
Guadalajara
Jalisco
Hollywood Bowl
Rodri J. Rodriguez
Mariachiusa.com
Odessa
Odessa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Odessa Marriott Hotel and Convention Center
Texas
Spain
Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla
Dolores
Hidalgo