Historical Moment for the Puerto Rican People- the BORINQUENEERS


the *ONLY* active-duty segregated Latino military unit in US history, the 65th Infantry Regiment Borinqueneers! - 


OBAMA WILL SIGN 2MORO (6/10/2014) to award them the CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR- the HIGHEST AWARD GRANTED TO A CIVILIAN (along with the Presidential Medal of Freedom).

Of the 155+ Congressional Gold Medals bestowed since 1776, ONLY ONE has been awarded to a Latino-American. It was
the year 1973. Who was that Latino?  Who could that be? Don't google it.  Google your mind.  Ask around.  Go old school and CALL someone and start the conversation.  Then read the website-> borinqueneers.org 

When you hear of the Tuskegee Airmen, now think also of the BORINQUENEERS. 

  • 258 silver stars
  • 628 bronze stars
  • 2700+ purple hearts

Please power post this historic event!








UPDATE

President Obama awarded the 65th Infantry Regiment - known as the Borinqueneers for Puerto Rico's native name, Borinquen - the Congressional Gold Medal.



"In World War I, they defended the homeland and patrolled the Panama Canal Zone. In World War II, they fought in Europe. In Korea, they fought in mud and snow. They are the 65th Infantry Regiment, U.S. Army," said Obama to cheers from the audience.

For many of those assembled, the honor helped draw attention to the fact that for decades, the military did not look like it does now.

"We segregated our Puerto Rican and Latino soldiers up through the Korean War and they served with distinction and heroism," said Illinois Democratic congressman Luis Gutierrez.

"The Congressional Gold Medal that this will bestow on their unit is a small token of appreciation from our nation for their service, their bravery and their role in ending racial stereotypes," said New York Democratic congressman José Serrano.


Read more here-> http://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/obama-awards-borinqueneers---congressional-gold-medal-n127451





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