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It was on this day back in 1816 in Tucumán Argentina formally declared independence from Spain.
At the time, José de San Martín had just arrived in what is now known as Argentina. He had created a cavalry unit called the Granaderos (“grenadiers”), and he became the general of this force. They fought for independence against Spain from1812-13.
They felt emboldened and declared independence in 1816, and Argentina has been an independent nation ever since. Thus, this is recognized as the national holiday for Argentina. the equivalent of July 4th in the United States.
José de San Martín
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