Tuesday, March 21, 2006

Oh and Happy Benito Juarez Day!!

Party it up for the birthday of the dead ex-president of Mexico!

Mar 21 - Benito Juarez Day is a national holiday honoring the renowned former president who is known as “The Lincoln of Mexico.” March 21 First Day of Spring, and the beginning of the Springbreak season. (http://www.puertovallarta.net/events/index.php)

Benito Pablo Juárez García (March 21, 1806July 18, 1872) was a Zapotec Amerindian who served two terms as President of Mexico. For his resistance to the French occupation and his efforts to modernize the country, Juárez is often regarded as Mexico's greatest and most beloved leader. He is the only full-blooded Native American to serve as President of Mexico. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benito_Juarez)

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