American History

The Banana Wars: U.S. Intervention in Central America
The term "Banana Wars" refers to a series of U.S. military interventions in Central America…
Indigenous Peoples’ Day:
Recognition and Respect
Indigenous Peoples' Day, observed on the second Monday of October, honors the cultures, histories, and…
No Dogs or Mexicans Allowed
The history of segregation in the United States is a dark tale of discrimination and…
José Hernández,
A Million Miles Away
In the vast expanse of the universe, there are stories that remind us of the…
Guy Gabaldon,
“Pied Piper of Saipan”
Guy Louis Gabaldon was a United States Marine who, at age 18, captured or persuaded…
Manuel Ramirez Uruchurtu,
Titanic Victim
Uruchurtu boarded the Titanic at Cherbourg. He travelled alone. On April 10th he sent a…
Gus Garcia,
Setting The Tone
Gustavo "Gus" C. Garcia was a Mexican-American civil rights attorney and the first Mexican-American to…
Roy Benavidez,
5 Purple Hearts
Special Forces Master Sgt. Roy Benavidez is a legend, plain and simple. The Texas native…
Santos Rodriguez,
$8 Dollars In Change
On the morning of July 24, 1973, in Dallas, Texas, 30-year-old Dallas Police Officer Darrell…
Felix Longoria,
The Longoria Affair
Private Felix Longoria was killed in the Philippines as World War II came to an…