Cry of Dolores - Wikipedia
WEBThe Cry of Dolores[n 1] (Spanish: Grito de Dolores) occurred in Dolores, Mexico, on 16 September 1810, when Roman Catholic priest Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla rang his church bell and gave the call to arms that triggered the Mexican War of Independence.
Grito de Dolores | Definition & Facts | Britannica
WEBGrito de Dolores, battle cry of the Mexican War of Independence from Spain, first uttered by Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, parish priest of Dolores (now Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato state), on September 16, 1810.
The "Cry of Dolores" and Mexican Independence - ThoughtCo
WEBApr 4, 2019 · In the public squares of most cities, towns, and villages, local politicians re-enact the Grito de Dolores, standing in for Hidalgo. In Mexico City, the President traditionally re-enacts the Grito before ringing a bell: the very bell from the town of Dolores rung by Hidalgo in 1810.
The Story of El Grito and Mexico’s Independence Day - Journey Mexico
WEBSep 12, 2013 · The story of El Grito and Mexico’s War of Independence. Just before midnight on September 15, 1810, Miguel Hidalgo, a priest from the small town of Dolores near Guanajuato in Mexico’s Colonial Heartland made an impulsive decision that revolutionized Mexican history and resulted in the war that led to Mexico’s independence.
What is Mexico’s Grito de Dolores? | National Bell Festival
WEBThe impassioned grito de Dolores or ‘cry of Dolores’ has been celebrated annually for over 200 years. Fittingly, while the grito de Dolores takes its name from the small town of Dolores, México, near Guanajuato, the word dolores can also be translated as ‘pains.’
Struggle for Mexican Independence ‑ War, Causes & Effects - HISTORY
WEBSep 14, 2010 · Known as the “Grito de Dolores,” Hidalgo’s declaration launched a decade-long struggle that ended 300 years of colonial rule, established an independent Mexico and helped cultivate a unique...
History of Mexican Independence Day: September 16 - ThoughtCo
WEBMay 30, 2019 · In Mexico City, thousands congregate in the Zócalo, or main square, on the night of the 15th to hear the President ring the same bell that Hidalgo did and recite the Grito de Dolores. The crowd roars, cheers and chants, and fireworks light up the sky.
Today in History - September 16 | Library of Congress
WEBEarly on the morning of September 16, 1810, Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla summoned the largely Indian and mestizo congregation of his small Dolores parish church and urged them to take up arms and fight for Mexico’s independence from Spain. His El Grito de Dolores, or Cry of Dolores, which was spoken—not written—is commemorated on ...
Everything to know about September 16 Mexican Independence Day - USA TODAY
WEBSep 15, 2021 · The moment, which became known as the "Grito de Dolores, was the start of the 11-year Mexican War of Independence that resulted in Mexico gaining freedom from Spain after being under colonial...
Independence Day in Mexico: The Tale Behind the Fight for …
WEBSep 12, 2023 · His famous speech, of which the exact words are unknown, became known as El Grito de Dolores (the Cry of Dolores). This speech inspired the people and began the final revolt against the Spanish rule, while Father Hidalgo came to be recognized as El Padre de la Patria (the Father of the Nation).
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