A Fight for Democracy

The First Years of the Mexican Revolution

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Start Over Language Spanish / Español Time Period Covered 20th Century / Siglo XX (1900-1999)

1. "Comisaria"

Translation:
"Precinct"
Attribution:
Gutiérrez, H. J. (Heliodoro Juan), 1878-1933 (photographer / fotógrafo)
Date:
1913-02
Description:
Photo of a destroyed precinct. The tower has sustained substantial damage. Women and men are gathered around it. —— Foto de un cuartel destruido. La torre está muy dañada. Hombres y mujeres se reúnen alrededor.

2. "Asalto al tren de Cuernavaca por los execrables bandidos zapatistas ¡82 muertos y 17 heridos!"

Translation:
"Assault on the Cuernavaca Train by the Execrable Zapatista Bandits, 82 Dead and 17 Wounded!"
Attribution:
Posada, José Guadalupe, 1852-1913 (artist / artista) | Vanegas Arroyo, Antonio, 1852-1917 (publisher / editorial)
Date:
1912-07-20
Description:
Ballad recounting a Zapatista assault on a train guarded by government forces going to Cuernavaca. A priest confronts the Zapatistas to protect the women and children. The sheet contains an engraving of the train assault, showing men fighting and the deceased on the ground. —— Corrido que narra un asalto zapatista a un tren custodiado por fuerzas federales camino a Cuernavaca. Un sacerdote enfrenta a los zapatistas para proteger a mujeres y niños. La hoja contiene un grabado del asalto al tren con escenas de combate y muertos.