The Vietnam Latino Experience

The Vietnam Latino Experience

This lesson explores the experience of Latino service members during Vietnam, focusing on the question of service and commitment despite discrimination. You will hear eyewitness accounts of Latino Americans like Fernando Hernandez Rodriguez, George Francisco Banda, Jose Cortez Ruiz, and others who served in Vietnam.

Duration: 2-3 Class Periods or Teacher’s Choice
Grades: 9-12

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