Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army's unlikely victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, led by General Ignacio Zaragoza. Despite Zaragoza's death shortly after and the eventual French occupation of Mexico City, the initial victory at Puebla became a symbol of Mexican resistance. The United States later supported Mexico, leading to the French withdrawal in 1866. Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of Mexican heritage and pride, particularly in the United States.
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