In Memory of the Irish Soldiers of the Heroic Battalion of Saint Patrick Who Gave Their Lives for the Mexican Cause During the Unjust North American Invasion of 1847. – plaque in Plaza de San Jacinto, San Ángel, Mexico City
Want to learn more?
- Batallón de San Patricio: the Irish Heroes of Mexico by Martín Paredes
- The Soldiers of St. Patrick by Michael Hogan
- Saint Patrick’s Battalion from Wikipedia
- St. Patrick Battalion from Noraid
- One Man’s Hero feature film directed by Lance Hool and starring Tom Berenger
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A song for you Shannon.
Cancion Mixteca – The Chieftains
Love it! Thanks for posting.
Mary
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Great video of song & narration with lots of good related learning topics ! Understand today is a holiday in Mexico, celebrating B’day of another fighter of another foreign Invasion, a son of Oaxaca and Mexico, Feliz Cumpleanos Benito Juarez !! y Viva la memoria de los San Patricios !!
Monday was one of those (US inspired, I think) 3-day weekend holidays. Benito’s real birthday is Friday, which I’m sure will bring cohetes in the early morning. 😉
I need not be Irish to feel huge pride for these brave men who assumed great personal risk to follow their conscience. I am proud of Mexico too fro recognizing their courage and contribution. I really appreciated this post Shannon.