Kansas Hispanic Veterans Remembered

Description

The documentary 'Kansas Hispanic Veterans Remembered' profiles the lives of Kansas Hispanic American Veterans from WWII to Operation Dessert Storm in Iraq. Throughout our country's history, Hispanic Americans have played an important role in serving in our nations armed forces; with a total of 42 Congressional medal of honor recipients, more than any other ethnic group in the nation. This documentary depicts real stories as told by the veterans themselves and highlights both the trials and tribulations of military service. Topics covered in the documentary include: 'Why did you join?' 'Basic training' 'Food and Shelter' 'Combat' 'Discrimination' 'Brotherhood, Camaraderie, Friendship' 'Would you do it again?' 'Kansas Hispanic Veterans Remembered' was produced by Lyall Ford and Joaquin Sumaya, with support from Justicia Incoporated, the Kansas Arts Commission, the Kansas Hispanic and Latino American Affairs Commission, and the Kansas American G.I. Forum.