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First Day Cover, Cinco de Mayo, Joint Issue US and Mexico, with #3203
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This ArtCraft first day cover carries both the U.S. 32-cent Cinco de Mayo stamp (Scott #3203) and the Mexican 3.50-peso "Festividades Mexicanas" stamp, each cancelled on their respective first day of issue — April 16, 1998, in San Antonio, Texas, and April 16, 1998, in Mexico City. The simultaneous release made this a true joint issue between the United States Postal Service and Servicio Postal Mexicano. San Antonio was a fitting choice for the U.S. first day city, given its deep roots in Mexican-American culture and history.
Cinco de Mayo marks the victory of the Mexican Army over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862 — a day when General Zaragoza and his troops defeated what was then considered the greatest military power in the world. The win sparked a surge of national pride and determination that helped sustain Mexico through years of continued conflict with France. Just days after the battle, Mexican President Juarez declared the anniversary a national holiday known as Battle of Puebla Day. The cachet illustration captures the celebratory spirit of the holiday as it is observed in the United States, with a mariachi musician, a woman in traditional folklorico dress, and a child in festive costume.
This ArtCraft first day cover carries both the U.S. 32-cent Cinco de Mayo stamp (Scott #3203) and the Mexican 3.50-peso "Festividades Mexicanas" stamp, each cancelled on their respective first day of issue — April 16, 1998, in San Antonio, Texas, and April 16, 1998, in Mexico City. The simultaneous release made this a true joint issue between the United States Postal Service and Servicio Postal Mexicano. San Antonio was a fitting choice for the U.S. first day city, given its deep roots in Mexican-American culture and history.
Cinco de Mayo marks the victory of the Mexican Army over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862 — a day when General Zaragoza and his troops defeated what was then considered the greatest military power in the world. The win sparked a surge of national pride and determination that helped sustain Mexico through years of continued conflict with France. Just days after the battle, Mexican President Juarez declared the anniversary a national holiday known as Battle of Puebla Day. The cachet illustration captures the celebratory spirit of the holiday as it is observed in the United States, with a mariachi musician, a woman in traditional folklorico dress, and a child in festive costume.
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