Nation Day in Argentina — is the anniversary of the first independent government (25/05)

On May 25, Argentina celebrates one of the major public holidays — Day of the Nation.

This day is also called the Revolution of May, thus emphasizing that in May 1810, the first government of the country independent from Spain was created through revolutionary means.

Argentina was a colony of Spain until the metropolis itself was captured by Napoleon's army. As soon as the news of this reached America, the Viceroy called on the Argentines to remain faithful to the Spanish crown. In response, the crowd surrounded the Palace of the Buenos Aires City Council and forced the deputies to dismiss the viceroy and then resign themselves.

From that moment on, the first independent government formed from Argentines began to rule in the capital of Argentina. No one in those days suspected that independence would have to be defended with arms in hand for 15 whole years, and the country would face not only independence, but also great difficulties.

Currently, in honor of the holiday, various ceremonial and entertainment events and mass celebrations are held throughout the country.

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