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An inspiring collection of more than 700 rare photographs which traces the glorious history of the 65th Infantry Regiment, the only Hispanic-segregated unit in U.S. Army history, comprised primarily of Puerto Ricans. This bilingual edition illustrates the regiment’s more than 120 years of service, from its origins in 1899 through its service in three wars. The historical content and veteran quotes provide an in-depth perspective about the service of one of the country’s last segregated military units. Recipients of the Congressional Gold Medal, the unit’s trajectory comes to life as they train and fight in Puerto Rico, Panama, Europe and Korea during World War I, World War II and the Korean War. The coffee-table style book provides a rich visual legacy of the regiment’s dedicated and valiant service to our country. Written and edited by Noemí Figueroa Soulet, producer of the acclaimed PBS documentary film “The Borinqueneers”, this elegant limited-edition will be sure to be a valuable collector’s item. Hardcover, 200 pages in B&W with 10 pages in color. Languages: English / Spanish. Measures 11.57 x 9.05 x .67.
“On its own, it is a marvelous book and great photo collection. But besides that, it makes a great complement to ‘The Borinqueneers’ film. It puts in perspective the participation of the 65th Infantry Regiment in the Korean War, documenting the historic provenance of the unit and the aftermath of its action in combat.”
— Brig. Gen. (Ret.) David Carrión Baralt, former Adjutant General of the Puerto Rico National Guard
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LOS BORINQUEÑOS, la historia visual del Regimiento 65 de Infantería
Una colección inspiradora de más de 700 fotografías raras que traza la gloriosa historia del Regimiento 65 de Infantería, la única unidad segregada por hispanos en la historia del Ejército de los EE. UU., compuesta principalmente por puertorriqueños. Esta edición bilingüe ilustra los más de 120 años de servicio del regimiento, desde sus orígenes en 1899 hasta su servicio en tres guerras. El contenido histórico y citas de veteranos brindan una perspectiva profunda sobre el servicio de una de las últimas unidades militares segregadas del país. Galardonados con la Medalla de Oro del Congreso, la unidad cobra vida mientras entrenan y luchan en Puerto Rico, Panamá, Europa y Corea durante la Primera Guerra Mundial, la Segunda Guerra Mundial y la Guerra de Corea. El libro de estilo de mesa de café ofrece un rico legado visual del servicio dedicado y valiente del regimiento a nuestro país. Escrito y editado por Noemí Figueroa Soulet, productora del apremiado documental “Los Borinqueños”, esta elegante edición limitada será un valioso artículo de colección. Tapa dura, 200 páginas en blanco y negro con 10 páginas en color. Idiomas: Inglés / Español. Dimensión: 11.57 x 9.05 x .67.
“Por sí solo, es un libro maravilloso y una gran colección de fotografías. Pero además de eso, es un gran complemento para la película ‘The Borinqueneers’. Pone en perspectiva la participación del Regimiento 65 de Infantería en la Guerra de Corea, documentando la procedencia histórica de la unidad y las secuelas de su acción en combate”.
— Brigadier. Gral. (Retirado) David Carrión Baralt, ex Ayudante General de la Guardia Nacional de Puerto Rico
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borinqueneer (verified owner) –
TELENOTICIAS OF TELEMUNDO PUERTO RICO profiles the new book “THe Borinqueneers, A Visual History of the 65th Infantry Regiment” in Spanish:
https://vimeo.com/779811167
borinqueneer (verified owner) –
Congratulations on the recognition for your amazing work. I’m sure you’ve heard it from others, but this book is a lasting treasure that we will pass to others in the family for generations. Your work memorializes the experiences my father endured during his tour in Korea, and sadly, everyday after he returned. The events were forever in his mind and even in his dying moments he was reaching out and talking to the childhood friends that served and died in the foxholes of Korea. As a Vietnam veteran, I am aware of the impact PTSD has on one’s wellbeing, self image, and relationships. Thank you for showing the world the experiences and sacrifices of this dying generation of Puerto Rican warriors. Respectfully, Alex Melendez, son of Borinqueneer CSM Cristobal Melendez-Claudio (Ret.)
borinqueneer (verified owner) –
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