Puerto Vallarta and Mexico News

Puerto Vallarta and Mexico News

Mexico celebrates National Flag Day

On February 24, Mexican Flag Day is celebrated, a symbol of freedom, justice and nationality. But why?

On February 24, 1935, Benito Ramírez , an employee of the Bank of Mexico, organized an honor guard in tribute to the Flag of Mexico.

It was not until 1940 that the then president, Lázaro Cárdenas proclaimed February 24 as Flag Day in Mexico.

This date was not chosen at random, because, on February 24, 1821, headed by Agustín de Iturbide and Vicente Guerrero, the Iguala Plan was proclaimed; with it was signed the end of the War of Independence . . .

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