On April 13, the Army’s 65th Infantry Regiment, known as the Borinqueneers, will be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal. This is the highest civilian honor in the nation. Created by Congress in 1898 as an all-Puerto Rican segregated unit, the Borinqueneers are being recognized for their exceptional service in World War I, World War II, and the Korean War.
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