The Battle of Pichincha

Origin

The Battle of Pichincha was held on May 24, 1822 between the patriotic forces commanded by Antonio Jose de Sucre and the realistic troops led by Melchor Aymerich. The crash occurred on the slopes of Pichincha volcano in Quito, Ecuador today.

                    

Antonio José de Sucre

The patriot army consisted of 2900 men, the majority grancolombinos (battalions Paya, Magdalena and Yaguachi) and Peruvian (Trujillo and Piura battalions). There were also British and Argentine. The royalists had 3000 soldiers.

                                         

Sucre had brought his troops from Guayaquil to Quito, in order to expel the Spaniards in this city. After many hardships he reached the foot of the Pichincha volcano on 23 May 1822. In the evening ordered the rise and at dawn on May 24 had won good height. But the Spaniards spotted and climbed the volcano to face them.

In the violent clash Patriots battalions they fought bravely, but had little ammunition and suffered many casualties by enemy fire. When it seemed that the triumph was in favor of the Spaniards, he appeared on the heights battalion Albion (English), with ammunition and reinforcements. Patriots returned to the charge and managed to disrupt and put to flight the enemies.

Patriot victory in Pichincha allowed the release of Quito and its annexation to the Republic of Gran Colombia, whose president was Don Simon Bolivar. The Liberator made his triumphal entrance to Quito on June 16, 1822.

Simón Bolivar

• Many Ecuadorians believe that the most momentous date in the history of our country is the May 24, 1822, because it was the battle of liberation from Spanish rule. It was a historic moment for the republic of Ecuador. History points to Marshal Antonio Jose de Sucre as the great manager of the Battle of Pichincha, which led to a process of independence.

• In Ecuador tribute to this day it is very important placing the flags of Ecuador and pichincha in some special or also they can be seen outside homes sites. Civic authorities also perform acts of gtran importance. Another way homage is done is in the institutions as a brief reminder of the Battle of Pichincha is performed.

  

                                              

July 4th, of the United States Independence Day

It is the national holiday celebrated on July 4 in the United States. It was conducted in 1776. This day marks the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 in which the country proclaimed its formal separation from the British Empire. Making this date on the birthday of the nation, since 1776.

It is celebrated as a federal holiday since 1941 and is also the National Day of the United States.

The decree established in the Declaration of Independence of the United States, is of utmost importance for the history this country, besides symbolizing concepts such as freedom of expression, religion and sovereignty, as pillars of American culture.

This document, which describes the human rights of all the inhabitants of the US territory, is exposed to the public in Washington DC, at the National Archives.

                                           

  

• There are many ways to celebrate the 4th of July from outdoor activities, traditional food and, of course, launching fireworks.
• Families celebrate Independence Day by hosting or attending a picnic and take advantage of the day off.
• Decorations (eg balloons, flags and clothing) are generally colored red, white and blue, the colors of the American flag.
• The parades usually occur in the morning, while fireworks occur in the evening or at night in places like parks, amusement parks, beaches or places.