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Cristero War
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The Cristero War, also known as the Cristero Rebellion or La Cristiada, was a widespread struggle in central and western Mexico from 3 August 1926 to 21 June 1929 in response to the implementation of
Group of Cristero generals posing in Coalcomán, Michoacán, circa 1927 during the Cristero War.
Group of Cristero generals posing in Coalcomán, Michoacán, circa 1927 during the Cristero War.
Suspects affiliated with the National League for the Defense of Religious Liberty at the police inspection.
Suspects affiliated with the National League for the Defense of Religious Liberty at the police inspection.
The photograph titled "Manifestaciones católicas" was taken, during a key period in Mexican history marked by growing tensions between the government
The photograph titled "Manifestaciones católicas" was taken, during a key period in Mexican history marked by growing tensions between the government of Plutarco Elías Calles and the Catholic Church. The image shows a Catholic demonstration in Mexico City, a significant event due to the restrictions imposed on the Church under the Calles Law, which provoked a strong response from the religious community.
Government forces publicly hanged Cristeros on main thoroughfares throughout Mexico, including in the Pacific states of Colima and Jalisco, where bodi
Government forces publicly hanged Cristeros on main thoroughfares throughout Mexico, including in the Pacific states of Colima and Jalisco, where bodies often remained hanging for extended lengths of time.
For Greater Glory
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For Greater Glory: The True Story of Cristiada, also known as Cristiada and as Outlaws, is a 2012 epic historical war drama film directed by Dean Wright and written by Michael Love, based on the event
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…attempt to suppress the Catholic Church during the war. Many films, shorts, and documentaries about the war have been produced since 1929 such as Cristiada (aka For Greater Glory) from 2012. Several ballads, or corridos, were composed in the period of the war by federal troops and Cristeros…
US Theatrical release Poster
US Theatrical release Poster