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Author : Michael Lee Lanning
language : en
Publisher: Texas A&M University Press
Release Date : 2022-04-20
Hispanic Medal Of Honor Recipients written by Michael Lee Lanning and has been published by Texas A&M University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-04-20 with History categories.
La Valentia, el valor, la bravura. Since the creation of the Medal of Honor by the United States Congress in 1861, sixty Americans of Hispanic heritage have been awarded the nation’s highest decoration for bravery and self-sacrifice in combat. In this important new work, Michael Lee Lanning documents what one reader describes as “some of the most extraordinary battlefield exploits ever performed in an American military uniform.” Based on meticulous research, Lanning has assembled authoritative accounts of these heroic individuals and their deeds of valor, from the American Civil War through the current campaign in the Middle East. This clear and vigorous narrative—derived from enlistment records and other public documents, newspaper accounts, archival sources, and interviews with the families of the honorees—presents brief biographies that include details of the recipients’ lives before and—in the case of those who survived—after their active-duty service. Lanning also includes the text of the citation from each recipients’ Medal of Honor ceremonies and gripping accounts of the battlefield heroics that earned them the ultimate military honor from a grateful nation. Hispanic Medal of Honor Recipients: American Heroes provides the most thorough documentation to date of these courageous Americans and their service to our nation. The work offers a fitting commemoration of their remarkable actions under the direst circumstances, often performed under conditions of discrimination and prejudice, providing inspiration and encouragement for years to come.
Hispanics In America S Defense
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Author : DIANE Publishing Company
language : en
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Release Date : 1997-08
Hispanics In America S Defense written by DIANE Publishing Company and has been published by DIANE Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997-08 with Hispanic American veterans categories.
This document pays tribute to the Hispanic American (HA) men and women who have served and continue to serve with courage and distinction in America's defense. Contents: overview (1492-1989); a salute to Hispanic fighter aces; (HA) recipients of the Medal of Honor; HA hostages during the takeover of the U.S. Embassy in Iran; HA officer killed in action in Libya; Navy ships christened in honor of Hispanics; HA generals and flag officers by military service; a selection of HA officer personnel; highest ranking HA enlisted personnel; the military academies and HA; HA civilians in DoD; HA within DoD. Over 100 photos.
Every Night Every Morn
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Author : John L. Johnson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2007
Every Night Every Morn written by John L. Johnson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Medal of Honor categories.
The Ballad Of Roy Benavidez
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Author : William Sturkey
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2024-06-11
The Ballad Of Roy Benavidez written by William Sturkey and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-06-11 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
The dramatic life of Vietnam War hero Roy Benavidez, revealing how Hispanic Americans have long shaped US history, from "a major new voice [with] lyrical powers as a biographer” (David W. Blight, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Frederick Douglass) In May 1968, while serving in Vietnam, Master Sergeant Roy Benavidez led the rescue of a reconnaissance team surrounded by hundreds of enemy soldiers. He saved the lives of at least eight of his comrades that day in a remarkable act of valor that left him permanently disabled. Awarded the Medal of Honor after a yearslong campaign, Benavidez became a highly sought-after public speaker, a living symbol of military heroism, and one of the country’s most prominent Latinos. Now, historian William Sturkey tells Benavidez’s life story in full for the first time. Growing up in Jim Crow–era Texas, Benavidez was scorned as “Mexican” despite his family’s deep roots in the state. He escaped poverty by enlisting in a desegregating military and was first deployed amid the global upheavals of the 1950s. Even after receiving the Medal of Honor, Benavidez was forced to fight for disability benefits amid Reagan-era cutbacks. An unwavering patriot alternately celebrated and snubbed by the country he loved, Benavidez embodied many of the contradictions inherent in twentieth-century Latino life. The Ballad of Roy Benavidez places that experience firmly at the heart of the American story.
Latino Medal Of Honor
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Author : Daniel Sanchez
language : en
Publisher: Latino Book Publisher
Release Date : 2023-07-15
Latino Medal Of Honor written by Daniel Sanchez and has been published by Latino Book Publisher this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-07-15 with categories.
From the Civil War, the United States has been involved in major wars, including World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Gulf War, the War in Afghanistan, and the Iraq War. These conflicts have left an indelible mark on American history and shaped the nation's role in global affairs. In each of these armed conflicts, many men and women of Hispanic/Latino descent have fought to defend our country. In this book, Daniel T. Sanchez, a U.S. Air Force veteran presents the stories of courage, resilience, and unwavering dedication of the Hispanic/Latino United States Medal of Honor recipients - the epitome of military bravery.The Medal of Honor represents the highest military honor in the land and is bestowed exclusively upon those who have exhibited unparalleled courage beyond the call of duty. It serves as a symbol of recognition and a heartfelt tribute to the exceptional men and women of the U.S. military. From the Civil War to the War in Afghanistan, the author pays homage to sixty-one known Hispanic/Latino military service members who fearlessly defended our nation and received - in many cases, posthumously - this prestigious military award. Among them, you'll read about Mexican-Americans, Spanish, Cubans, and Puerto Ricans who proudly served and protected America, embodying the essence of heroism and sacrifice. These war heroes have etched their names in American history, and their unwavering commitment to defending our nation's ideals resounds throughout history, inspiring present and future military personnel.
Hispanics In America S Defense
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language : en
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Release Date : 1990
Hispanics In America S Defense written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990 with Government publications categories.
Hispanic American Profiles
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Author : Gene Machamer
language : en
Publisher: One World/Ballantine
Release Date : 1996
Hispanic American Profiles written by Gene Machamer and has been published by One World/Ballantine this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Here are the fascinating life stories of 150 Latino American business and political leaders, athletes, artists, and military heroes who have made significant contributions to this country and the world, including: * Cesar Chavez * Gloria Estefan * John Quinones * Ellen Ochoa * Jimmy Smits And many more! A CELEBRATION OF HISPANIC AMERICANS WHOSE ENDURING CONTRIBUTIONS HAVE ENRICHED THE QUALITY AND DIVERSITY OF OUR CULTURE. Hispanic Americans have a long and proud history in the United States. This easy to use reference provides a lasting record of more than 150 role models whose contributions influenced every aspect of American life. Here are the life achievements of farm labor leader Cesar Chavez, novelist Oscar Hijuelos, Tejano singer Selena, power hitter Jose Canseco, and actor and activist Martin Sheen. Hispanic American Profiles also introduces us to lesser known but equally influential Latino and Latina Americans, including Robert C. Goizueta, former Chairman and CEO of Coca-Cola; Ellen Ochoa, the first Latina selected by NASA and a Space Shuttle Discovery Astronaut; Federico Peñ a, U.S. Secretary of Transportation; Antonia Novello, Surgeon General of the United States; Nobel Prize-winning scientist Severo Ochoa; and the Latino Congressional Medal of Honor winners since World War II. Hispanic American Profiles serves as an excellent introduction to the variety and richness of Hispanic American culture.
Hispanic Military Heroes
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Author : Virgil Fernandez
language : en
Publisher: Vfj Publishing
Release Date : 2006
Hispanic Military Heroes written by Virgil Fernandez and has been published by Vfj Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with History categories.
Virgil Fernandez was born in Port La Vaca, Texas in 1951. He and his family then moved to San Antonio when he was in high school. After graduating from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1969, he joined the U.S. Navy and served aboard the aircraft carrier, USS Saratoga until 1971. He then enrolled in San Antonio College and received an associate's degree in Radio Broadcasting in 1973. Virgil then transferred to the University of Texas at Austin and earned a bachelor's degree in government in 1975. Following college, Virgil worked as a news reporter and photographer/editor for radio and TV stations in Austin, San Antonio, Corpus Christi, and Dallas. In 1985 he decided to return to San Antonio and in 1987 began working for the Texas Employment Commission as an Interviewer. Being a disabled veteran himself, he was selected to be a Disabled Veteran's Outreach counselor. Virgil specialized in job placement and also taught job search workshops for three years. Virgil's interest in veteran's issues remained after leaving the Commission in 1996, and he published his first book, The Complete Veterans' Benefits Manual, in 2000. He then returned to the University of Texas and completed a Bachelor of Science Degree in Public Relations in 2001. Virgil then went to work for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality as an Information Specialist, specializing in media relations and web and text publishing. However, his interest in Hispanic issues, history, and veterans remained throughout the years. He finally decided to combine them and began researching articles relating to Hispanics and the roles they have played in the U.S. military. Several years later, the result was this book, Hispanic Military Heroes. Book jacket.
Uncommon Valor
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Author : Dwight Jon Zimmerman
language : en
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
Release Date : 2010-09-14
Uncommon Valor written by Dwight Jon Zimmerman and has been published by Macmillan + ORM this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-09-14 with History categories.
Uncommon Valor from Dwight Jon Zimmerman and John D. Gresham presents a fascinating look at six of our bravest soldiers and the highest military decoration awarded in this country. Since the Vietnam War ended in 1973, the Medal of Honor, our nation's highest award for valor, has been presented to only eight men for their actions "above and beyond the call of duty." Six of the eight were young men who had fought in the current war in Iraq, Afghanistan, or both. All of these medals were awarded posthumously, as all had made the choice to give their lives so that their comrades might live. Uncommon Valor answers the searing question of who these six young soldiers were, and dramatically details how they found themselves in life-or-death situations, and why they responded as they did. For the first time, this book also provides a comprehensive history of the Medal of Honor itself—one marred by controversies, scandals, and theft. Using an extraordinary range of sources, including interviews with family members and friends, teammates and superiors in the military, personal letters, blogs posted within hours of events, personal and official videos and newly declassified documents, Uncommon Valor is a compelling and important work that recounts incredible acts of heroism and lays bare the ultimate sacrifice of our bravest soldiers.