Mexican Americans — All Stories — More Than A Headstone

Gonzales spent the majority of his service in the Third Army under the command of General George “Blood and Guts” Patton. During his tenure, Gonzales performed his duty as an artilleryman and participated in the Battle of the Bulge during the harsh winter of 1944/1945.

Obstacles & OpportunitiesEsteban GomezMay 15, 2020World War II, Battle of the Bulge, discrimination, Mexican Americans

Latino Legal Pioneer

After serving in the military during World War II, Roger Cisneros became a legal pioneer in Colorado.

Lifetime of Service, Obstacles & OpportunitiesElizabeth EscobedoFebruary 12, 2020World War II, Latinos, Mexican Americans, discrimination, civil rights, Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund, lawyer, politician

Anti-Vietnam War Veteran & Community Activist

In December of 1967, Frank was shipped out to Vietnam where he worked in the kitchens and in waste disposal, which mainly consisted of burning garbage.