National Borinqueneers Day
National Borinqueneers Day, April 13th, honors the sacrifices of the Volunteer Infantry's Puerto Rican Regiment. The regiment is now designated as the United States Army's 65th Infantry Regiment.
The island became a United States territory in Puerto Rico the year after the island became a United States territory in 1899. Puerto Rico's military forces have served with distinction and non-combat roles since the Spanish-American War, but often in limited or non-combat roles. The military mobilized the 65th Infantry at the end of World War II. However, when the Korean War broke out, the US reactivated the combat-ready units; that included the 65th, which included the 65th.
The 65th adopted the nickname "The Borinqueneers" during the Korean War. The name honors the Tano Indians, the original inhabitants of Puerto Rico or the island of Borinquen. The Tano Indians, the original inhabitants of Puerto Rico, or the island of Borinquen, are the original inhabitants of Puerto Rico. They provided significant assistance during the Korean War, and their operations during the Korean War provided significant assistance. Among other accolades and accolades, the Borinqueneers received several awards, including more than 2,700 Purple Hearts, 600 Bronze Stars, 250 Silver Stars, 9 Distinguished Serve Crosses, and 1 Medal of Honor.
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The history of the 65th Infantry Regiment is chronicled. Many that serve in the military from Puerto Rico are lauded by those who serve in the military from Puerto Rico. Support your Hispanic veterans and learn more about the first Hispanic regiment. Noem Figueroa Soulet and Raquel Ortiz' documentary One way to do it is to watch The Borinqueneers documentary directed by Noem Figueroa Soulet and Raquel Ortiz. You can also post stories and photos of your Hispanic military family members. #NationalBorinqueneersDay is a hashtag that should be used on social media no matter how you celebrate.
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The National Defense Authorization Act passed in 2020 by Congress, which also included legislation recognizing April 13th as National Borinqueneers Day. Members of Congress overturned the presidential veto of making the bill on January 1, 2021, but on January 1, 2021, members of Congress overturned the presidential veto of making the legislation. On April 13, 2021, the United States commemorated the first National Boriqueneers Day.
