if the civil rights act was signed on July 2, why do we celebrate a quality on May 5? 1. July 2 is too close to July 4 and Indep
endence Day will take some of the hype surrounding the celebration. 2. May 5, 1862 was an important date in Mexican history as the Mexican army defeated the French. 3. The fight for civil rights reminded many Chicanos about Mexicos stunning victory over the French 4. Mexican-Americans wanted a date to coincide with the Star Wars holiday “ revenge of the fifth“ following May the 4th ( be with you )
