Veracruz, Mexico — The Gulf Coast (North America)
The Hemicycle to Juárez
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, April 22, 2019
1. The Hemicycle to Juárez Marker
“Ahoguemos nuestras discordias y que un mismo interés nos una, la independencia de Mexico; una misma bandera nos guie, la de la Republica Mexicana.”
Discurso pronunciado por Don Benito Juarez, el 31 de octubre de 1858, en Veracruz.
Paneles de los nombres de las Leyes de Reforma
Decreto que faculte a los Tribunales Superiores de los estados para conocer de los negocios federales ∙ noviembre 22 de 1859
Decreto que establece defensores en los juzgados distrito y tribunales de circuito ∙ diciembre 17 de 1859
Decreto de cesación de cobro de alcabalas ∙ enero 24 de 1861
Ley de imprenta ∙ febrero 2 de 1861
Decreto de secularización de hospitales y establecimientos de conciencia ∙ abril 15 de 1861
Decreto sobre el cobro de contribuciones, predial, hipotecas patentes, profesiones, etc. ∙ febrero 4 de 1861
Decreto de sistema métrico decimal monedas: su unidad ley y pesos ∙ marzo 15 de 1861
Decreto de los días que serán festivos y prohíbe la asistencia oficial a las funciones de la iglesia ∙ agosto 11 de
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Decreto de secularización de cementerios ∙ julio 31 de 1859
Ley de Matrimonio Civil ∙ julio 23 de 1859 ∙ Ley de Estado Civil de las Personas ∙ julio 28 de 1859
Ley de nacionalización de los bienes del clero secular y regular civil ∙ julio 12 de 1859 ∙ Ley de libertad de cultos ∙ diciembre 4 de 1858 ∙ Decreto de extinción en toda la república de los comunidades religiosas ∙ febrero 26 de 1863
Manifiesto Leyes de Reforma ∙ julio 7 de 1859
Constitución política de la república mexicana ∙ febrero 5 de 1857
Decreto de desamortización de fincas rústicas y urbanas ∙ junio 25 de 1856
Ley de administración de justicia suprimió los fueros ∙ noviembre 23 de 1855
The Hemicycle to Juárez
"Let's drown our discord and allow the same interest to unite us, the independence of Mexico; the same flag to guide us, the one of the Mexican Republic. "
Speech made by Benito Juárez, on October 31, 1858, in Veracruz.
Panels with the names of the Reform Laws
Decree that empowers the Superior Courts of the states to hear about federal business ∙ November 22, 1859
Decree that establishes public defenders at the district courts and circuit courts ∙ December 17 of 1859
Decree of cessation of
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, April 22, 2019
2. The Hemicycle to Juárez, left side showing panels inscribed with Reform Laws
Law of printing ∙ February 2 of 1861
Decree of secularization of hospitals and establishments of conscience ∙ April 15 of 1861
Decree on the collection of contributions, property, mortgages, patents, professions, etc. ∙ February 4, 1861
Decree of the decimal metric system and coins: units and weights ∙ March 15, 1861
Decree of holidays and prohibition of official attendance at church functions ∙ August 11 of 1859
Decree of secularization of cemeteries ∙ July 31 of 1859
Law of Civil Marriage ∙ July 23 of 1859 ∙ Law of the Civil Status of People ∙ July 28 of 1859
Law of nationalization of the goods of the secular and regular clergy ∙ July 12, 1859 ∙ Law of freedom of worship ∙ December 4, 1858 ∙ Decree of extinction in the entire republic of religious communities ∙ February 26, 1863
Manifest on the Laws of Reform ∙ July 7, 1859
Political Constitution of the Mexican Republic ∙ February 5, 1857
Decree on the confiscation of rural and urban estates ∙ June 25, 1856
Law on the administration of justice and abolition of local, traditional legal systems and courts ∙ November 23, 1855
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, April 22, 2019
3. The Hemicycle to Juárez Marker, right side showing panels inscribed with Reform Laws
Location. 19° 12.123′ N, 96° 8.287′ W. Marker is in Veracruz. Marker is on Marina Mercante just north of Calle Benito Juárez, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Veracruz 91700, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Plaza of the Republic (within shouting distance of this marker); The Convent of San Francisco (within shouting distance of this marker); Monument to Spanish Exiles in Mexico (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Death of Aurelio Monfort (about 120 meters away); Mail and Telegraph Building (about 120 meters away); Rafael Solana Salcedo (about 150 meters away); Founding of Villa Rica de la Veracruz (about 180 meters away); Manuel Gutiérrez Zamora (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Veracruz.
Also see . . . The Reform War of Mexico. Juárez's attempt to implement these Reform Laws and radically restructure Mexican society led to the Reform War of Mexico from 1857 to 1861. (Submitted on July 11, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.)
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, April 22, 2019
4. The Hemicycle to Juárez Marker
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, April 22, 2019
5. The Hemicycle to Juárez's statue
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, April 22, 2019
6. The Hemicycle to Juárez
Credits. This page was last revised on July 11, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 11, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 106 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 11, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
