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Juneteenth, celebrates Emancipation Proclamation on 2024.

The emancipation proclamation took 2 years to ‘free’ slaves in Confederate States. The Emancipation Proclamation was signed by President Abraham Lincoln on 1 January 1863, but, but it became a national policy through the Thirteen...

Maximilian I Emperor of Mexico 1864 – 1867

This month I revisited one of the most controversial characters in the history of Mexico.I am talking about Maximilian Archiduke of Austria, Emperor of Mexico. He has been portrayed as an infamous character, yet when...

Cinco de Mayo and the U.S. Civil War. 2024.

Benito Juarez and Abraham Lincoln. Benito Juárez’ life and accomplishments are similar to Abraham Lincoln’s life. They both had humble beginnings, and they were self taught, both became lawyers, they did not have an attractive...