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I'm Winston Gieseke, philanthropy and special sections editor for The Desert Sun in Palm Springs, wishing you a very safe, happy and informed Cinco de Mayo.
Informed? Yes. Many Americans think this fifth day in May celebrates Independence Day in Mexico, but it actually commemorates the date of the Mexican army’s 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. While not a major holiday in Mexico, Cinco de Mayo has become a popular commemoration of Mexican culture and heritage here in the United States, particularly in areas with large Mexican-American populations. To learn more, head on over to USA TODAY.