April 21: 107th Anniversary of the heroic defense of Veracruz

This April 21 marks the 107th anniversary of the heroic defense of Veracruz ; feat that occurred on April 21, 1914 . During this date, honors are paid to those heroes who exposed their lives and others who offered it during the invasion in the port of Veracruz.

Next we will tell you what happened on April 21, 1914 and what the defense of Veracruz consisted of.

History of the defense of Veracruz

On April 21, 1914 , the North American occupation of the port of Veracruz took place , which was carried out by Rear Admiral Fletcher, by orders of the United States government to prevent the German ship Ypiranga from arriving, which brought weapons destined for the government. scored by Victoriano Huerta when we have the information.

This invasion and defense of Veracruz was only one of the United States' attempts to intervene during the R evolution of Mexico , however our country was successful in this attack and was able to consolidate its revolution and independence.

Thus, although the US troops landed in the port of Veracruz and by April 23 they had already taken the entire city. For seven months the presence of the United States dominated life in the Mexican state.

The unemployment would finally occur on November 23, 1914 because they failed to carry out their plans to intervene in the revolution thanks to the patriotism of the Mexican people. Thus, when the United States vessels left the port, the honors of the Mexican flag and the intonation of the National Anthem began.

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