A day of remembrance: The history of Cinco de Mayo

For many in the U.S., Cinco de Mayo is an excuse to drink beer but the holiday commemorating the victory at the battle of Puebla is actually a symbol of Mexico's resistance to foreign invaders. NBC's Guad Venegas reports.

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[BusinessMogul-oxwx]

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[justanotherthr]

But yet they exploit our people and culture. Call us names .
Mexica power is all love

[chrisr]

0:46 yo what parade has this float? That looks sick!

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[saywhat]

I guess i seen it all now..a people/culture celebrating their independence from a country in another country they're entirely depended on.

[marciecorda]

We should celebrate also THE FEAST of JUNIPERRO SERRA- MISSIONARY of TRADITIONAL CATHOLIC CHURCH who dedicated His life 200 years ago to teach PAGAN half- naked native people of AMERICAS about God and better manners. He FOUNDED CALIFORNIA, build gorgeous Christian CATHEDRAS with LOCAL INDIANS and named all the CITIES in this state after GREAT SAINTS: SAN DIEGO, SAN JUAN, SAN ANTONIO, SANTA MONIKA, SANTA BARBARA, SANTA CLARA, SAN GABRIEL etc.

[fherkademal]

Eh no mamen 15 Septiembre >> 5 Mayo

[stellawilkerson]

I’ll remember your celebration because I’m a trans women and want to know why I haven’t had my period. Hope someone gives me a tampon. I think my cramps are getting worse. Oh wait, do I need a prostrate exam check up?

[everardocr]

Porque siempre ponen cinco de mayo, es más fácil escribir 5 de mayo

[AlexioLopez-qqld]

should I enjoy the pulke the mole or da waka waka viva