Civil War

Mirabal Sisters,
Symbols of Resistance
Patria, Minerva and María Teresa Mirabal—three sisters from a middle class family, all married with…
Miguel Hidalgo,
Founder of Mexico
Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla (May 8, 1753–July 30, 1811) is today remembered as the…
Sylvia Mendez,
Precedent for Brown vs
Board of Education
As the daughter of a Mexican immigrant and a Puerto Rican immigrant, Sylvia Mendez was…
The Mexican-American War
Still smarting from the loss of Texas a decade before, Mexico went to war with…
The Mexican Revolution
A revolution of impoverished peasants against an entrenched wealthy class, the Mexican Revolution shook the…
The Cuban Revolution
When Fidel Castro, his brother Raúl and a ragged band of followers attacked the barracks…
Philip Bazaar, Seaman
Philip Bazaar is the first Hispanic Congressional Medal of Honor recipient for his service for…