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They’ve fought the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, and all wars in between and since, and in the last decade, their businesses have grown at twice the pace of the overall U.S. economy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nThe most complete and affordable single-volume reference on Latino history available today, \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eLatino Almanac: From Early Explorers to Corporate Leaders\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e honors the history and the impact of Latinos on the United States. This hefty tome is a fascinating mix of biographies, little-known or misunderstood historical facts, and enlightening essays on significant legislation, movements, current issues, and achievements across a variety of fields, including business, labor, politics, the military, music, sports, law, media, religion, art, literature, theater, film, science, technology, and medicine. 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