Cinco de Mayo literally means “the fifth of May ... Juárez was able to round up 2,000 loyal men for the cause and sent them to Puebla. Despite being outnumbered, the Mexican soldiers led ...

Cinco de Mayo is celebrated on May 5 because it recognizes ... Mexican President Benito Juarez gathered 2,000 men and sent them to the town to fight back. Despite being vastly outnumbered by ...