Heroes
Known as the "Father of the Nation," this Catholic priest initiated the Mexican War of Independence in 1810.
Miguel Hidalgo
The specific date on which the Mexican War of Independence officially began.
September 16, 1810
The iconic Mexican patriotic cry chanted nationwide during celebrations on September 15th and 16th.
Viva Mexico!
The small town in Guanajuato where the revolution was first launched from the steps of a parish church.
Dolores Hidalgo
She risked her life as a insurgent informant in Querétaro, warning the rebels before Spanish authorities could arrest them.
Josefa Ortiz
The exact time of day when the President of Mexico reenacts "El Grito" from the National Palace balcony each year.
11:00pm
The traditional seasonal dish featuring a poblano pepper topped with walnut cream and pomegranate seeds to mimic the flag colors.
Chiles en nogada
The granary in Guanajuato City where royalist forces barricaded themselves during one of the war's earliest battles.
Alhóndiga de Granaditas
This former royalist army officer joined forces with rebels and eventually served as Mexico's first President.
Guadalupe Victoria
The year the War of Independence finally ended when the Army of the Three Guarantees entered Mexico City.
1821
This relic from the parish in Dolores, Guanajuato is rung during the official presidential ceremony every year.
Campana de Dolores
The 1812 siege where José María Morelos successfully broke out after holding off royalist forces for 72 days.
Siege of Cuautla
He took over leadership of the revolution after Hidalgo's death and authored the Sentimientos de la Nación.
José María Morelos?
The month and year the Treaty of Córdoba was signed, legally recognizing Mexican independence from Spain.
August 1821
The banner used by Hidalgo's revolutionary troops featured this religious icon as their unifying symbol.
Virgin of Guadalupe?
The mountain pass battle where Hidalgo's forces defeated the royalists, opening a clear route to capture Mexico City.
Battle of Monte de las Cruces
He struck the political pact known as the Plan of Iguala with Vicente Guerrero to guarantee independence, religion, and union.
Agustín de Iturbide
The year Spain officially recognized Mexico's independence in a treaty signed in Madrid.
1836
The three colors on the revolutionary Army of the Three Guarantees flag.
White, red and green
The final formal military engagement of the War of Independence fought in August 1821 in Veracruz
Battle of Azcapotzalco