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The Palacio Nacional
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Mexico City D.F. Mexico
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George & Audrey DeLange

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Benito Juarez, a Zapotec Indian, was born and educated in the state of Oaxaca and practiced law there from 1834 to 1846.

In 1847, Benito was elected governor of Oaxaca. Juarez joined the liberal movement, which sought constitutional government, reduction of military and clerical power, and the redistribution of the church's huge landholdings. The dictator Santa Anna exiled Juarez in 1853.

In 1855, Juarez returned to Mexico and became the minister of justice. He had the Juarez Law enacted which reduced the power of the army and of the catholic clergy. Juarez led the liberals as their provisional president in a civil war against the conservatives and clergy known as the War of the Reform (1858-1860). When the liberals won, he was elected to the office of President of Mexico in 1861.

He found that the government was in serious financial difficulty, and stopped the payment on all European loans for two years. The French used this action as an excuse to invade Mexico and to install Archduke Maximilian as Emperor of Mexico. Juarez directed the war for freedom against France. Then in 1866, the United States all but ordered the French out of Mexico. The French troops withdrew in 1866 and 1867. Juarez' forces then captured and executed Maximilian and his wife, Carlotta.

Juarez again became the President of Mexico in 1867. He then separated the church and state, established religious toleration, and altered the land system. In 1871, Juarez ran once more for the presidency. Since no candidate received a clear majority at the polls, the Mexican congress decided the issue by re-electing Benito Juarez as President.

Due to the many reforms which Juarez put in place is is sometimes called "The Lincoln Of Mexico."

There is a wonderful display on the second floor of the palace dedicated to Benito Juarez. This page shows a few of these displays.

We have links on this page that will connect you with several of the best hotels in Mexico City.

We suggest getting a hotel and then letting them arrange either a car or a tour of Mexico City. If you call their Concierge Services ahead of your arrival, all of this can be pre-arranged for you.

The very best taxi driver and guide we have found in Mexico City is Javier Hernandez Rivera. His family also attends the Basilica de Guadalupe and he can be contacted through the Holiday Inn Concierge Services at the Holiday Inn Oriente (East) or (airport). Hotel Front Desk Phone: 52-55-56400460. We have made a web page for Javier at: http://www.delange.org/Javier/Javier.htm

We do this all the time, when traveling in Mexico. It is safe and it works!!! We have never experienced a problem, doing it this way!

The Mexico City International Airport (Spanish: Aeropuerto Internacional de la Ciudad de México or AICM), also called Benito Juárez International Airport (IATA: MEX, ICAO: MMMX) is the commercial airport that serves Mexico City, the capital of Mexico. It is Mexico's and Latin America's busiest.

Therefore, we have placed links to Expedia.com on this page so you can arrange your flights into and out of Mexico City; as well as your hotel, when visiting this area.

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Benito Juarez Monument. National Palace Or Palacio Nacional Benito Juarez. Mexico City D.F. Mexico Travel & Tour Pictures, Photos, & Information.Benito Juarez Painting. National Palace Or Palacio Nacional Benito Juarez. Mexico City D.F. Mexico Travel & Tour Pictures, Photos, & Information.
To The Left Of This Monument
And Up A Stairs
Is An Area Dedicated To This Man
Benito Juarez
Benito Juarez Bust. National Palace Or Palacio Nacional Benito Juarez. Mexico City D.F. Mexico Travel & Tour Pictures, Photos, & Information.Presidential Medal. National Palace Or Palacio Nacional Benito Juarez. Mexico City D.F. Mexico Travel & Tour Pictures, Photos, & Information.
Benito Juarez BustPresidential Medal
Liberty Letter. National Palace Or Palacio Nacional Benito Juarez. Mexico City D.F. Mexico Travel & Tour Pictures, Photos, & Information.Masonic Emblems. National Palace Or Palacio Nacional Benito Juarez. Mexico City D.F. Mexico Travel & Tour Pictures, Photos, & Information.
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Mason 33rd Degree. National Palace Or Palacio Nacional Benito Juarez. Mexico City D.F. Mexico Travel & Tour Pictures, Photos, & Information.Masonic Emblems. National Palace Or Palacio Nacional Benito Juarez. Mexico City D.F. Mexico Travel & Tour Pictures, Photos, & Information.
Masonic Emblems, 33rd DegreeMasonic Emblems
Presidents Office. National Palace Or Palacio Nacional Benito Juarez. Mexico City D.F. Mexico Travel & Tour Pictures, Photos, & Information.Presidents Dining Area. National Palace Or Palacio Nacional Benito Juarez. Mexico City D.F. Mexico Travel & Tour Pictures, Photos, & Information.
Presidents OfficePresidents Dining Area
Presidents Bed Room. National Palace Or Palacio Nacional Benito Juarez. Mexico City D.F. Mexico Travel & Tour Pictures, Photos, & Information.Presidents Piano. National Palace Or Palacio Nacional Benito Juarez. Mexico City D.F. Mexico Travel & Tour Pictures, Photos, & Information.
Presidents Bed RoomPresidents Piano

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