1957 Mexican Independence Day Celebration Mexico City Original Press Photo

Description: An original press photograph from the archives of the venerable 150 year-old Star Tribune newspaper in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Type & Size: A 10x7.5" original photograph.Condition: Photo from a working archive. May contain notes, marks, labels, clippings, and/or retouching by the staff at the time of publication. May contain issues associated with time, age, and use. Please see images for scans.Residents of Mexico City are seen celebrating Mexican Independence Day on September 15th. The image captures a group of young people wearing giant sombreros, embodying the festive atmosphere of the holiday as they gather in the city's center, shouting "Independence!" to commemorate the occasion.Mexican Independence Day marks the anniversary of the Grito de Dolores, a pivotal event in Mexico's quest for independence from Spanish rule. Celebrated annually on September 15th and 16th, it is one of the most significant patriotic holidays in Mexico, featuring vibrant festivities, parades, and fireworks.Text present on photo:(Nov. 7 1957) MEXICO CITYResidents celebrate Mexican Independence Day 15 Sept. Thousands of people shouting "Independence!" gathered in the city's center to celebrate the holiday. CREDIT: AFP by Laura CANOAP LEAFDESKMexico - Festivals (Back)- - - The press photo archives contained a mix of silver gelatin and wire photographs from sources such as Associated Press Wirephoto. Generally B&W images with no typed text on them in this archive are silver gelatin images, and photos with typed text are wire photos. All images are vintage and original to their era.

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