Author Archives: Adela M Olvera
HISTORY
November 20 the Mexican Revolution
On November 20, 2011 Mexico celebrated the Centennial Anniversary of its Revolution. On this date, in the year 1910 the revolutionary war to overthrow the dictator Porfirio Díaz, began. General Porfirio Díaz had been an important military figure during the wars against the foreign… Read More
Culture & Traditions
La Adelita Mexican Revolution Song
La Adelita is one of the most famous and representative ballads of the Mexican Revolution. It was composed in honor of all the women who participated in the revolutionary war. Since then an Adelita has come to signify a woman soldier,… Read More
HEROES & HEROINES
The Beautiful Face of Courage: The Adelitas Women of the Mexican Revolution
They looked for water and food for the soldiers, built barricades to protect them in the evening, healed the sick, carried the weapons. They went on foot to the sidewalk, following the battalions where husbands, fathers, brothers, and lovers participated…. Read More
Heroes
Emiliano Zapata: El Caudillo del Sur
Emiliano Zapata Salazar, también conocido como el “Atila del Sur” o el “Caudillo del Sur”, vio la luz el 8 de agosto de 1879 en San Miguel de Anenecuilco, en el estado de Morelos. Nació en el seno de… Read More
Historia
Constitución de 1917
La Constitución Política constituye la ley suprema que regula dos aspectos: los derechos del hombre y la organización del Estado. [pullquote]La Constitución Política constituye la ley suprema que regula dos aspectos: los derechos del hombre y la organización… Read More
HISTORY
Mexican Revolution Facts
Beginning date: The Mexican Revolution war began the 20th of November 1910 Objectives-Goal: The initial purpose of the revolutionary movement was to overthrow General Porfirio Diaz who had been in power form more than 30 years. Continue reading
Culture & Traditions
Day of the Dead El Dia de Muertos
Day of the Dead: Celebration, History & Origins From the beginning of time, man has felt the need to explain the mystery of life and death. Many civilizations and cultures have created rituals to try and give meaning to human… Read More
HISTORY
Hispanic Heritage Month Mes de la Herencia Hispana
Every year in the US, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15. Hispanic Heritage Month was established in 1968 proclaimed by President Lyndon B Johnson. At first, it was only one week but later was expanded to… Read More
Fiestas
Evolución Histórica de la Bandera Mexicana
Estandarte de Hidalgo Durante la guerra de Independencia, el cura Miguel Hidalgo utilizó como bandera del Ejército Insurgente, un lienzo de la Virgen de Guadalupe. Actualmente este estandarte se encuentra en el Museo de Historia del Castillo de Chapultepec, en… Read More
Day of the Dead
The Legend of the Cempasuchil Flower The Day of the Dead Flower
This beautiful legend recounts the love story of two young Aztecs, Xóchitl and Huitzilin, a romance from which the cempasuchil flower was born. This wonderful love story began when the two young Aztecs were still little. They used to spend all their spare time… Read More
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