Medal of Honor
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Hispanic Medal of Honor Society Collection
Collection
Identifier: 2015-53
Abstract
Hispanic Medal of Honor Society informational binder compiled by Rick H. Leal to commemorate U.S. Latino recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor. The binder includes photographs, newspaper clippings, and letters.
Dates:
circa 2000-2015
Martinez, Benny; Martinez, Loretta (father/daughter). Discovery Green Park, 2009-12-08T14:30:00
File — Interview-id MBY006033
Interview Description
Loretta interviews her father, Benny, about his life if social service and his experience with civil rights for the Hispanic community. Facilitator Subject Log 10:00 Benny remembers a man who had earned a medal of honor in war and was refused a funeral service. The proprietor said, "I don't want to offend my white clientele. " 17:00 Benny remembers applying for a job as a truck driver and being denied because he was Mexican...
Dates:
2009-12-08T14:30:00