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The flag of Mexico was first introduced in 1821 as a basic green, white, and red tricolor. In 1823 the Mexican coat of arms, which represents the 1325 founding of the Aztec capital Tenochtitl�n (on the site occupied by the country's modern capital, Mexico City), was added in the center white stripe. The coat of arms has changed several times since, which has been reflected in modifications to the flag.

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	This Flag was endorsed by the signatories of the pact of Independence: the Royal Army official Agustín de Iturbide and the rebel Vicente Guerrero.
	During the few years that the First Mexican Empire lasted, there was a decree that the flag should change position; on the white fringe edges the eagle was settled alone, with her wings open and the head was on the side, wearing the Imperial Crown.
	As from 24 February 1937, the day of the Flag is celebrated at the monument of General Vicente Guerrero, the first Mexican soldier to swear allegiance to the Flag in the event known as the "holding of Acatempan" of 12 March 1821.

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