world war ii

Guy Gabaldon, the U.S. Marine known for his bravery and efforts in saving Japanese soldiers during World War II.
Guy Gabaldon: The Pied Piper of Saipan and His Extraordinary WWII Feats
Guy Louis Gabaldon, born on March 22, 1926, in Los Angeles, California, was a United…
Felix Longoria's funeral service at Arlington National Cemetery, symbolizing Latinx veterans' fight for recognition
Félix Longoria: The Mexican American Soldier Who Sparked a Civil Rights Movement
Félix Longoria was a Mexican American soldier who served and died in World War II.…
Portrait of Ralph Lazo, a Mexican-American man who was interned in a Japanese-American concentration camp during World War II, highlighting his unique experience
Ralph Lazo: The Mexican-American Teenager Who Voluntarily Entered a Japanese Internment Camp
Ralph Lazo, born on November 3, 1924, in Los Angeles, California, was a Mexican-American and…
Aztec eagle, a symbol of strength and pride, as portrayed by Charles Taylor in his artwork
Aztec Eagles: Mexico’s 201st Fighter Squadron in World War II
The 201st Fighter Squadron, famously known as the "Aztec Eagles," represents a pivotal chapter in…
Image from Latinx history illustrating the intersection of political and social movements in Latin America
Héctor P. García: Recognizing WWII Veterans and His Legacy in Civil Rights
Héctor P. García (1921–1996) was a Mexican American physician, World War II veteran, and civil…