Right next to the Presidio La Bahia.
General Zaragoza was important in the defeat of dictator General Santa Anna when he led a group of Mexican volunteers against Santa Anna in 1855. He also led a group of 4000 men against 8000 seasoned men of Napoleon's French troops . The victory is now celebrated as Cinco de Mayo.
Politics then as now are tumultous.
The Goliad community was instrumental in recognizing Zaragoza.
Cinco de Mayo is not Independence day for Mexico. September 16 was when Father Miguel Hidalgo urged Mexicans to reject Spanish rule. It is known as the"Cry of Dolores".
An interesting part of Mexican and Texan history.
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