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Word: adelita (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1948-1948
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Though fiery-tempered old Leonor drove many a military wolf away from her girls, she never had to bother about a taciturn sergeant named Antonio del Rioarmenta. He was in love with young Adelita, but he was too shy to tell anyone about it. Instead he wrote a song for her, working out the tune on his harmonica. In the hospital train at Aguascalientes one day, he sang...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: MEXICO: Whom the Sergeant Adored | 11/29/1948 | See Source »

Popular among soldiers was Adelita...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: MEXICO: Whom the Sergeant Adored | 11/29/1948 | See Source »

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