When President Harry Truman put the Medal of Honor around Macario Garcia’s neck, this heroic soldier wasn’t even an American citizen. Born in Mexico, Macario volunteered to serve in World War II– fearlessly running towards danger. But it’s the courage he showed when he returned to America that would cement his place in history.

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Episode bibliography:

Bailey, Robert and Katherine Bailey. “Seize Occupy and Defend.” Lulu.com, May 19, 2014. https://www.amazon.com/Seize-Occupy-Defend-Robert-Bailey/dp/1312175680.  

Olivas, Michael A. The "Trial of the Century" that Never Was: Staff Sgt. Macario Garcia, the Congressional Medal of Honor, and the Oasis Cafè. University of Houston Law Center, 2008. https://www.repository.law.indiana.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1278&context=ilj. 

Rivas-Rodríguez, Maggie and Emilio Zamora. “Beyond the Latino World War II Hero: The Social and Political Legacy of a Generation.” University of Texas Press, Dec 1, 2009. https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Latino-World-War-Hero/dp/0292725809. 

Rush Robert S. “Hell in the Forest: The 22d Infantry Regiment in the Battle of Hurtgen Forest.” The Army Historical Foundation. https://armyhistory.org/hell-in-the-forest-the-22d-infantry-regiment-in-the-battle-of-hurtgen-forest/

When President Harry Truman put the Medal of Honor around Macario Garcia&rsquo;s neck, this heroic soldier wasn&rsquo;t even an American citizen. Born in Mexico, Macario volunteered to serve in World War II&ndash; fearlessly running towards danger. But it&rsquo;s the courage he showed when he returned to America that would cement his place in history.
We&rsquo;re committed to making Medal of Honor even better, and you can help! Leave your feedback for the show by filling out our listener survey at <a href="http://bit.ly/mohsurvey">http://bit.ly/mohsurvey</a>
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Episode bibliography:
Bailey, Robert and Katherine Bailey. &ldquo;Seize Occupy and Defend.&rdquo; Lulu.com, May 19, 2014.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Seize-Occupy-Defend-Robert-Bailey/dp/1312175680">https://www.amazon.com/Seize-Occupy-Defend-Robert-Bailey/dp/1312175680</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Olivas, Michael A.&nbsp;The "Trial of the Century" that Never Was: Staff Sgt. Macario Garcia, the Congressional Medal of Honor, and the Oasis Caf&egrave;. University of Houston Law Center, 2008.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.repository.law.indiana.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1278&amp;context=ilj">https://www.repository.law.indiana.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1278&amp;context=ilj</a>.&nbsp;
Rivas-Rodr&iacute;guez, Maggie and Emilio Zamora. &ldquo;Beyond the Latino World War II Hero: The Social and Political Legacy of a Generation.&rdquo; University of Texas Press, Dec 1, 2009.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Latino-World-War-Hero/dp/0292725809">https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Latino-World-War-Hero/dp/0292725809</a>.&nbsp;
Rush Robert S. &ldquo;Hell in the Forest: The 22d Infantry Regiment in the Battle of Hurtgen Forest.&rdquo;&nbsp;The Army Historical Foundation. <a href="https://armyhistory.org/hell-in-the-forest-the-22d-infantry-regiment-in-the-battle-of-hurtgen-forest/">https://armyhistory.org/hell-in-the-forest-the-22d-infantry-regiment-in-the-battle-of-hurtgen-forest/</a>

Rewarded for bravery that goes above and beyond the call of duty, the Medal of Honor is the United States’ top military decoration. The stories we tell are about the heroes who have distinguished themselves by acts of heroism and courage that have saved lives. From Judith Resnik, the second woman in space, to Daniel Daly, one of only 19 people to have received the Medal of Honor twice, these are stories about those who have done the improbable and unexpected, who have sacrificed something in the name of something much bigger than themselves. Every Wednesday on Medal of Honor, uncover what their experiences tell us about the nature of sacrifice, why people put their lives in danger for others, and what happens after you’ve become a hero.

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Rewarded for bravery that goes above and beyond the call of duty, the Medal of Honor is the United States&rsquo; top military decoration. The stories we tell are about the heroes who have distinguished themselves by acts of heroism and courage that have saved lives. From Judith Resnik, the second woman in space, to Daniel Daly, one of only 19 people to have received the Medal of Honor twice, these are stories about those who have done the improbable and unexpected, who have sacrificed something in the name of something much bigger than themselves. Every Wednesday on Medal of Honor, uncover what their experiences tell us about the nature of sacrifice, why people put their lives in danger for others, and what happens after you&rsquo;ve become a hero.
Special thanks to series creator Dan McGinn, to the Congressional Medal of Honor Society and Adam Plumpton.
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Medal of Honor: Stories of Courage

The Endless Fight of Macario Garcia

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