Chris Grieb Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 This is a big Mexican holiday. Wasn't Cinco de Mayo a battle against the USA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reidy Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 It was against the French. Napoleon was trying to set up a stooge as emperor, and this was the battle that finally got rid of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Grieb Posted May 5, 2008 Author Share Posted May 5, 2008 Thanks! I've seen the movie. Lincoln invoked the Monroe Doctrine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAMF Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 Today somebody asked me, "What day is Cinco de Mayo? May 1?" *chuckle* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Grieb Posted May 6, 2008 Author Share Posted May 6, 2008 May 1st is May Day. People used to dance around May poles.The Communists used to have big demonstrations. In 1953 and 1954 the American schools in Japan were cancelled because of demonstrations.To be very clear I never danced around a May pole. I don't think I know anyone who did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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