Honor and Fidelity: Puerto Rico’s Borinqueneers - FREE

by National Museum of the U.S. Army

In 2016, the 65th Infantry Regiment, nicknamed the “Borinqueneers,” received the Congressional Gold Medal for the contributions “made by hundreds of thousands of brave and patriotic United States citizens from Puerto Rico” who served the U.S. Army “from World War I to the most recent conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq.”

The 65th Infantry traces its origin to the establishment of the First Puerto Rican Infantry Regiment at the conclusion of the War with Spain in 1898. The Borinqueneers served with honor and distinction during World War I and II but due to discrimination were often kept from the front lines.President Truman’s Executive Order 9981, which ended segregation in the U.S. Armed Forces, gave the unit a chance to prove themselves in combat during the Korean War.

In this History Talk, explore the commitment, challenges, and bravery of the Borinqueneers from their early roots through the Korean War. Learn how their actions, along with the thousands of other Puerto Rican veterans, contributed to the Army’s mission. Examine the legacy of their service and impact on the Army.

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Length

45 minutes

Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) 11, 12, Teacher(s)/Educator(s), Parent, Adult Learners, Homeschool/Family , Learning PodPublic Library: Library Patrons, Library Staff

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Maximum participants:

100

Primary Disciplines

History & Social Studies, Hispanic Heritage

Program Delivery Mode

Videoconference – Webcam/desktop (Zoom, Google Meet, Cisco WebEx, GoToMeeting, Microsoft Teams, etc...)
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National Museum of the U.S. Army

Fort Belvoir, VA
United States

The National Museum of the United States Army provides the only comprehensive portrayal of Army history and traditions through the eyes of the American Soldier. Through preserving, interpreting, and exhibiting invaluable artifacts, the National Army Museum creates learning opportunities for all visitors and bonds the American people to their oldest military service.

We are America’s Army Museum.

Contact:
Jennifer Dubina
usarmy.belvoir.hqda.mbx.programs-education-division@army.mil
5715150783

Program Details

Format

This program guides participants through an examination of primary resources including paintings, images, and documents to understand the accomplishments, sacrifices, and challenges of Puerto Rican Soldiers.

Objectives

At the end of this lesson students, will be able to

1) Recognize the commitment, challenges, and sacrifices of Puerto Rican Soldiers.
2) Understand how Puerto Rican Soldiers have used military service as a strategy to advance civil rights.
3) Describe the United States’ changing role in Korea during the Cold War.