How Latino Americans Shaped the U.S., Fought for Acceptance

Name: How Latino Americans Shaped the U.S., Fought for Acceptance
Uploaded: 2013-09-14T00:33:28Z
Duration: P477S
Description: From Spanish settlers to immigration reform, the Hispanic-American experience stretches centuries and predates Plymouth Rock. A new PBS documentary series chronicles those often untold stories. Gwen Ifill talks to NewsHour's own Ray Suarez about his companion book, "Latino Americans: The 500-Year Legacy that Shaped a Nation."

Clip: Season 2013 | 7m 57s

From Spanish settlers to immigration reform, the Hispanic-American experience stretches centuries and predates Plymouth Rock. A new PBS documentary series chronicles those often untold stories. Gwen Ifill talks to NewsHour's own Ray Suarez about his companion book, "Latino Americans: The 500-Year Legacy that Shaped a Nation."

Aired: 09/13/13

Rating: NR

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