LOS MÁRTIRES IRLANDESES: St. Patrick’s Day has a special significance in Mexico and among generations of families who can trace their history to the old Southwest, particularly among those of Mexican heritage. While their bravery and military skills are not particularly well chronicled outside of Mexico and the Southwest, their hero status among Mexicans almost makes up for their absence in history of their role in the Mexican American War (1846-1848). They remain fondly remembered and admired as Los Colorados—redheaded Irishmen who fought in support of the Mexican forces. Read more by clicking on my blog site below.
Posted on: Sun, 16 Mar 2014 18:23:19 +0000
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