Latino Immigrants Stepping Up to Serve the US Cause

The ultimate sign of nationalism is often seen as a willingness to give your life for your country. Since WWII, immigrants born in Latin and South America have fought for the American military, often before they even gained official recognition as American citizens. Joining the military may the fastest way to prove loyalty to a new state and to integrate oneself into a new nation. Immigrant soldiers seem to have done that: as of last year, 21% of Medals of Honors went to foreign-born soldiers. –YaleGlobal