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Latinos in the United States

 * Celebrate Hispanic Heritage**


 * History**


 * America on the Move: Latinos Stories**

Step back into 1943 ... and find out more about zoot suit culture.
 * Zoot Suit Culture**

W hatever their individual backgrounds before they came to serve their country, the Hispanics in these collections all found opportunities without impediments by donning the uniforms of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines. Some, like Joseph Medina, came from a family with a rich military background; others, like Eva Jacques or Raymond Ayon, were students enticed with the notion that their country needed them. None expressed that even a hint of prejudice marked their experiences, a remarkable testimony to the democratic ideal of military service.
 * Experiencing War: Hispanics in Service**

Music

 * American Sabor**

====In Spanish the word "sabor" means "flavor" and is often used to describe good music. ==== ====What makes the music of the United States tasty? What flavors distinguish it, and where have they come from? Sample the unique ingredients of Latino Music in the U.S. and indulge in // sabor //musical dishes across America. ====

**Literature**
**“Spotlight on U.S. Hispanic Writers”** features emerging and established American poets and prose writers of Hispanic descent who write predominantly in English. In each segment the featured poet or writer participates in a moderated discussion with the chief of the Hispanic Division, as well as reads from his or her work.

**Art**
by Professor Judith Baca
 * The Art of the Mural**

Food
 * Hispanic Food Directory**