They have served in conflicts dating back to the nineteenth century, yet the role of Hispanic in the U.S. Armed Forces has been largely overlooked through the years. This compelling profile brings to light the stories of some of these brave soldiers who have earned the nation's highest award for battlefield valor-the Medal of Honor. Serving in every theater of operations, from manning the gun decks to treating wounded comrades, these soldiers have proved time and again that rue patriotism knows no race or color. In poignant interview, Hispanic veterans of WWII, Korea, and Vietnam speak candidly of the wartime events that earned them the Medal of Honor. Featuring archival footage from the bloodstained beaches of Iwo Jima to the Battle of the Bulge, "Hispanics and the Medal of Honor" is a story of brotherhood, loyalty, and incomparable courage.

Originally broadcast in 2002 on the History Channel's television program, Unsung heroes.