VOCES American Historia: The Untold History of Latinos

Threads in the American Tapestry

Explore how Latino DNA has been woven into the identity of the United States since before her inception, and has been pivotal all along the way. Despite facing severe discrimination and violence, Latinos were present and contributed in pivotal ways to the fabric of this nation. Highlighting key figures and events, host John Leguizamo shows how Latinos helped build the United States we know today.

Threads in the American Tapestry

54m 27s

Explore how Latino DNA has been woven into the identity of the United States since before her inception, and has been pivotal all along the way. Despite facing severe discrimination and violence, Latinos were present and contributed in pivotal ways to the fabric of this nation. Highlighting key figures and events, host John Leguizamo shows how Latinos helped build the United States we know today.

Previews + Extras

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    Latino Patriots in the American Revolution

    S1 E2 - 4m 45s

    Latinos were instrumental in winning the American Revolution. John Leguizamo and historians share stories of Bernardo de Gálvez and other Latino patriots whose contributions were vital in winning the fight for American independence.

  • Traqueros and the Building of the Southwest: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Traqueros and the Building of the Southwest

    S1 E2 - 1m 48s

    After the Civil War, goods were in high demand, especially in the West where towns and cities were springing up overnight. But major railroad infrastructure was needed to connect the wide-spanning country – and Mexican and Mexican American track workers known as “traqueros” were instrumental in bringing the railways to the Southwest, allowing for the rise of cities like Phoenix and Los Angeles.

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