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Patriots from the Barrio

Patriots from the Barrio

Written by: Dave Gutierrez
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Historian, writer and author Dave Gutierrez shares the stories of Latino Americans who have served this nation. Stories of patriotic men and women who came from Latino communities of this country to defend America in a time of war.

In each episode Gutierrez shines a light on stories that have remained in the shadows of history. Each story takes us on a historical journey of discovery on heroic Latino Americans in defense of their country.

Gutierrez's book Patriots from the Barrio: the true story of Company E 141st Infantry, tells the true story of the only all Mexican American US Army unit in WWII. The book was named one of the top history books of all time by Book Riot. Gutierrez has been featured at the National WWII Museum in New Orleans and appeared in the PBS Documentary, American Historia: The Untold History of Latinos.

Hollywood Actor/Producer Wilmer Valderrama's production company has obtained the film rights to Patriots from the Barrio with plans for a future film based on the true story.




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Episodes
  • Patriots from the Barrio: Episode 6 - Bernardo de Galvez

    Patriots from the Barrio: Episode 6 - Bernardo de Galvez
    Aug 7 2026
    Bernardo de Gálvez and the American Revolution: Leadership That Helped Secure a Nation.

    Most Americans have never heard his name.

    Yet Bernardo de Gálvez helped lead one of the most important campaigns of the American Revolution.

    In this special episode of Patriots from the Barrio, we follow the remarkable story of the Spanish governor who carried the war up the Mississippi River, captured Fort Bute, Fort New Richmond, Natchez, and Mobile, and ultimately launched the campaign that broke British power in West Florida.

    From hurricanes in the Gulf... to the famous "Yo Solo" moment at Pensacola Harbor... to the longest continuous siege of the American Revolution... this episode brings to life one of history's most overlooked military leaders.

    Discover how Gálvez's victory at Pensacola changed the strategic balance of the war, how Spanish diplomacy and intelligence reached George Washington through Juan de Miralles, Francisco Rendón, and Francisco Saavedra, and how events on the Gulf Coast helped shape the road to Yorktown.

    This is the story of leadership, determination, diplomacy, and sacrifice. It is also the story of a man honored by King Carlos III, remembered by George Washington, recognized by the Continental Congress, and ultimately granted honorary United States citizenship more than two centuries after his death. Join us as we uncover the extraordinary life and legacy of Bernardo de Gálvez. Because some of the most important stories in American history... ...have remained in the shadows.

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    This episode includes AI-generated content.
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Patriots from the Barrio: Episode 5 - MSG Roy Benavidez

    Patriots from the Barrio: Episode 5 - MSG Roy Benavidez
    Aug 5 2025
    Historian and author Dave Gutierrez welcomes guest author Yvette Benavidez Garcia to the show to discuss her book Tango Mike Mike. The book details her father Medal of Honor recipient Master Sergeant Roy P. Benavidez. Yvette gives us insight into the life of one of the most recognized Hispanic Medal of Honor recipients.

    Yvette Benavidez Garcia - Tango Mike Mike book:
    https://www.amazon.com/Tango-Mike-Master-Sergeant-Benavidez/dp/0998911712/

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    49 mins
  • Patriots from the Barrio: Episode 4 - Sgt Ramon G. Gutierrez part 2

    Patriots from the Barrio: Episode 4 - Sgt Ramon G. Gutierrez part 2
    Jun 27 2025
    Historian and author Dave Gutierrez discusses Sgt. Ramon Gutierrez who served in Company E 141st Infantry 36th Division during WWII. In part 2, Dave takes us from the barrios of Texas to the front lines in some of the most horric battles in Italy during WWII. Grandson Henry Ozuna joins the show and discusses his granfather's heroic action during operation Avalanche at Salerno.
    In 2011 the Mexican American Veterans Association (MAVA) of Wichita Falls Texas named Sgt Ramon Gutierrez their Veteran of the Year.
    In 2025 Texas State Rep Wes Virdell introuduce resolution HCR 115, the nomination of Sgt. Ramon Gutierrez for the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor.

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    Website: https://authordavegutierrez.com/
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    36 mins
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