Throughout the Vietnam War, Latino and Hispanic soldiers were documented as “White” and as a result, their contributions, experiences, and stories have been underrepresented. Although detailed data about Latino service in the Vietnam War is still being compiled, it has been established that Latino soldiers were over-represented in both the enlisted population and combat casualties. Through the intimate interviews with Veterans in in the film, As Long As I Remember: American Veteranos, students will consider the forces that shape our understanding of historic events and eras, and understand the factors that motivated such a large percentage of Latino servicemen to enlist in the Vietnam War.
