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Nicholas Lucero, a Hispanic, received the French Croix de Guerre during World War I for destroying two German machine gun nests and maintaining constant fire for three hours.
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Our country's history is a record of heroes and events to be remembered with respect and honor. The Medal of Honor is the highest award given to military heroes for their actions that have helped form our nation's rich history. They are honored for their acts of heroism, for their "individual gallantry at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty."
The Medal of Honor is symbolic of the heroic acts that it is awarded for. Elements of the design represent victory, strength, wisdom and valor. Throughout history, Hispanic-American service members have distinguished themselves with their gallant actions during wartime. Read the military citations of some of the outstanding American heroes that served their country in major conflicts.
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World
War I
In 1917, Congress stated that the United States needed "to make the world safe for democracy" and then declared war against Germany on April 6.
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World
War II
Following the German attack on Poland in 1939, the United States found itself drifting towards war.
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Korean
War
President Harry S. Truman ordered U.S. forces to Korea to help South Korea defend itself against the aggression from the north. |
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Vietnam
War
In 1955, the United States assumed responsibility from the French for the training and mentoring of the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces beginning the U.S. Army's involvement in Vietnam .
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