Hispanic Americans serving in the US military defended Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, against a surprise attack on December 7, 1941.
A military veteran, Jose Sarria also became a prominent advocate for Latinos, immigrants, and the LGBTQ community in San Francisco.
Latino pilots served in the US Air Force at Floyd Bennett Field during World War II and throughout the Cold War.
The freshwater-to-brackish wetlands found within the park provide rich habitats for many marine fish and invertebrates.
Adventure, recreation, and discovery are beckoning explorers to cypress swamps in southern Florida.
The iconic bald cypress trees rise above the wetlands of the Congaree and Wateree rivers playing a crucial role in the ecosystem.