The Latin culture is an important aspect of our country today.
Roberto Clemente was an extraordinary baseball player with a presence that captivated fans, especially young people. Known for his powerful hitting, swift base-running, and an arm likened to a “rifle” […]
Roberto Clemente: Among First Puerto Rican Baseball Players Read More »
The method by which yellow fever spread was proposed by Dr. Carlos Finlay (1833-1915), a Cuban physician. It took twenty more years for the Reed Board (Army Surgeon Walter Reed)
Carlos Finlay: Cuban Physician Who Identified Carrier of Yellow Fever Read More »
Corporal Joseph H. De Castro, 20, distinguished himself at Gettysburg during Pickett’s Charge. He was the first Latino to earn the country’s highest military decoration for valor in combat, the
First Latino to Earn Medal of Honor Fought In Civil War Read More »
The Bracero Program was a guest worker program begun in a partnership between the United States and Mexico on August 4, 1942. It was a vital part of the development
What Was the U.S. Bracero Program? Read More »
Marcelino Serna was still a Mexican citizen when he fought for the United States in World War I. He was smart at battlefield tactics, felt loyal to his fellow soldiers,
Marcelino Serna: Highly Honored Soldier in World War I Read More »
During World War II, the country needed citizen support at home and abroad for all that needed to be done to fight a war. Tucson, Arizona, was just one of
Hispanic Women in Arizona Provided Aid in World War II Read More »
