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The Puerto Rican Experience In The U.S. Military: A Century Of Unheralded Service

written by Dr. Harry Franqui-Rivera; Senior Digital Aide, Monique Aviles

 

Puerto Ricans in the Military Images Gallery

Aftermath: The Post World War I Years
Puerto Rican National Guard Crest
World War II
Soldiers of The 65th Infantry after an all day schedule of maneuvers at Salinas, PR. August 1941.
Fortress Puerto Rico and Hemispheric Defense
Troops of 65th Infantry ready for action at maneuvers, Salinas, Puerto Rico. 1941. CMH.
The Impact of War on the Economy
In the town of Caguas, Puerto Rico, 1st Lt. Cipriani, communications officer of the 65th Infantry, accompanied by Sgt. Navares, supervises the work of Tech. Sgt. Santiago and Pvt. Rafael Rivera. November 1941. CMH.
Mobilizing the Puerto Ricans
1940s Jungle Training
WWII and Modern Puerto Rico
Training of draftees
Korean War
Puerto Rican National Guard, 60th Infantry Regiment.
The 65th Goes to War
Painting of the 65th Infantry Regiment during Korean War
What the Korean War Meant for Puerto Rico
Homenaje del Pueblo de Puerto Rico - May 23, 1951
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Puerto Ricans in the Military

Harry Franqui-Rivera

Introduction

Origins

1899

World War I

World War II

Korean War

Vietnam War

Military and Veterans Today

Honoring the Puerto Rican Military and Veterans

Multimedia

 “Puerto Rican Voices: Season 3, Episode 7: Borinqueneers.”

PR Voices: Season 3, Episode 7: "Borinqueneers." - Centro TV, November 2016.

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Resources by the Author


Book


Soldiers of the Nation: Military Service and Modern Puerto Rico, 1868-1952.

Franqui-Rivera, H. Soldiers of the Nation: Military Service and Modern Puerto Rico, 1868-1952. University of Nebraska Press.


 


Franqui-Rivera, H. Fighting on Two Fronts: The Experience of the Puerto Rican Soldiers in the Korean War. Centro Press..


Book Excerpts


“Puerto Rican Soldiers in the Korean War: The Battle of Chosin Reservoir” in Centro Voices, Spring 2019.


“‘A New Day Has Dawned for Porto Rico’s Jíbaro’: Manhood, Race, Military Service and Self-Government during WWI” in Latino Studies, Palgrave, Vol. 13.2 (2015).


"National Mythologies: U.S. Citizenship for the People of Puerto Rico and Military Service” in Memorias: Revista Digital de Historia y Arqueología desde el Caribe, Universidad del Norte, Barranquilla Colombia, No.21 (2013).



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