"It's the battle of Puebla where Mexico actually beat the French so they were able to retain the majority of their current territory".
"So this holiday is an opportunity to remember how deeply Mexican-American culture is woven into the fabric of this country", Obama stated during the 2015 celebration.
Rather, Cinco de Mayo commemorates a battle victory that became a symbol of Mexican resistance to foreign powers.
President Donald Trump eschewed a 16-year precedent this week and opted not to host a Cinco de Mayo celebration at the White House. At the end of the day, nearly 500 French soldiers were killed while Mexican forces lost less than 100 men. In 1861, Mexico declared a temporary stop to repayment of foreign debt, leading England, Spain and France to invade. Yet the holiday has always curiously been celebrated with more emotion in the country governed by President Donald Trump than in Mexico itself.
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This year Newport is hosting some fun ways for everyone to enjoy Cinco de Mayo, with attractive waterfront venues, high-quality restaurants, outdoor celebrations, and unique experiences! One of Trump's key campaign promises was the expansion of a wall on the Mexican/American border, continually claiming that Mexico would pay for it.
This year, some immigrant enclaves have canceled or reduced Cinco de Mayo celebrations over fears that party-goers could be exposed to possible deportation.
The rest of North America, on the other hand, marks the victory of Mexican forces in the Battle of Puebla with increasing fervour.
President Trump's relationship with the Mexican-American community has been rocky since he began his campaign for President.
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