Viva George!: Celebrating Washington’s Birthday at the US-Mexico Border

Associate Professor of American Studies Elaine A. Peña examines the annual celebration of George Washington’s birthday in the border towns of Laredo, Texas and Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas. The book is an ethnography and history of this celebration which offers an international bridge between two distinct communities. Peña shows how this event has eased political tensions and protected shared ideals, proving it to be more than just a simple celebration.