Richard Martinez East Valley AGI Forum San Jose, CA 4/30/2022 Remembering Richard V. Martinez (9/11/1931 – 2/19/ 2017) Richard and Trinidad Martinez’s family gathered at Calvary Cemetery in San Jose on January 21, 2022, to commemorate the 5th Anniversary of their fathers passing. Retired Master Sergeant Richard V. Martinez was the longtime Commander of the East Valley American GI Forum in San Jose, California. He served his country for more than 30 years and was a tireless champion for Latino Veterans. He was especially interested in making sure they received the honors and awards they had earned defending their country His family has given his collected military archive to La Raza Historical Society of Santa Clara Valley. The collection consists of more than 50 framed posters, photos of award ceremonies and other printed memorabilia. They also contributed the family’s collection of dozens of copies of El Excentrico Magazines dating from 1952 through 1981. He passed peacefully with his family at his side at age 85 in 2017. He was survived by his wife of 65 years Trinidad De La Grande Martinez (6/16/1935 – 4/4//2018). She was an accomplished musician and teacher. Her father, Agustin De La Grande was the best-known pianist and youth music teacher in San Jose beginning in the 1950’s. They had a large family, 13 children and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and he had 3 sisters. His vigil was held on Thursday March 3, 2017, at Darling Fischer Chapel in San Jose. His funeral Mass was held on Friday March 3, 2017, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in San Jose. Videographer: Ramon J. Martinez Ph.D. 20220121012949 1 1 1

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Cesar Chavez's Legacy in East San Jose, CA 3/31/2022 Photo: Cesar Chavez, Fred Ross, Sr., Luis Valdez and Dolores Huerta On March 31, 2022, Rachel Garcia, grand-niece of Cesar Chavez, Dr. Joel Herrera and Dr.Ramon Martinez from La Raza Historical Society of Santa Clara Valley were interviewed by Dustin W.Dorsey, ABC Channel 7 Reporter at McDonnell Hall, a national landmark and at the historic home of Cesar Chavez on Scharf Avenue in San Jose. Learn more at www.larazahs.org and at La Raza Historical Society of Santa Clara Valley Facebook Page. Videographer and Copyright: Dustin W.Dorsey, ABC Channel 7 TV San Jose, CA 20220302050609 1 2

Searching for Lawrence of Arabia: Petra & Wadi Rum, Jordan 4/30/2011 Betty Martinez and Ramon Martinez traveled with Frances and Rafael Renteria from San Jose, California to the Middle Eastr and toured the Petra, Jordan area in April 2011. Scenes: 1-22 Min., Petra Ancient Complex; 23–29 Min, Highway drive to the Wadi Rum Desert, saw small houses, nomads (with cellphones) tending their goats (Yes, there is food, vegetation, and insect life for the animals on the desert floor); 30 - 40 Min., Wadi Rum Visitor Center explains rugged desert earthquake prone mountains, the reason why the region, especially Iran, have so many earthquakes since the region sits on two joining, moving earth plates; Lawrence of Arabia (Thomas Edward Lawrence 1888 – 1935, British Intelligence Officer gathered Arab rebels to fight Turkish forces over Suez Canal area during WWI) was active in the Wadi Rum; We rode at 50-60 MPH across the desert in small pick-up trucks (no seatbelts, thanks for big bu__!) to see petroglyphs and carvings on desert walls; visited a Bedouin camp headquarters (nomads live in large tents of dark animal hides and travel across the large deserts spaces by foot, pick-up trucks, on camels and ATVs); 54 - 60 Min. Back to the urban city, Al Aqabah, to board our ship to Israel. Videographer: Ramon J. Martinez Ph.D. Video link https://youtu.be/6E_zud-6geg Filename 4-30-2011 PETRA 2 WADI RUM.m4v

Petra, Jordan Complex Tour 4/30/2011 Betty and Ramon Martinez traveled with Frances and Rafael Renteria from San Jose, California to the Middle East and toured the Petra, Jordan area in April 2011 Petra is a historic and archaeological city in southern Jordan built between 400BC and 200BC, before the birth of Christ. The city cannot be seen from the surface of the surrounding Wadi Run Desert so it was secure and hidden, it was a major stop for the desert caravans that traded in the area. To enter the city, you need to go to a valley far from the city, then walk, or ride a buggy or a camel, between two dark, narrow high cliff walls. Then there it is, the first of many buildings carved from the soft red sandstone. In 2007, the Al-Khazneh region where the city is located was voted as one of the New 7 Wonders of the World. Petra is a symbol of Jordan, as well as Jordan's most-visited tourist attraction. From Petra, Jordan, we drove about 30 miles to the Wadi Rum Desert Area. Scenes: Petra Ancient Complex; 23–29 Min, Highway drive to the Wadi Rum Desert, saw small houses, nomads (with cellphones) tending their goats (Yes, there is food, vegetation, and insect life for the animals on the desert floor); 30 - 40 Min., Wadi Rum Visitor Center explains rugged desert earthquake-prone mountains, the reason why the region, especially Iran, have so many earthquakes since the region sits on two moving earth plates; Lawrence of Arabia (Thomas Edward Lawrence 1888 – 1935, British Intelligence Officer gathered Arab rebels to fight Turkish forces over Suez Canal area during WWI) was active in the Wadi Rum; We rode at 50-60 MPH across the desert in small pick-up trucks (no seatbelts, thanks for big bu__!) to see petroglyphs and carvings on desert walls; visited a Bedouin (Arab desert dwellers) main camp (nomads live in large tents of dark animal hides and travel across the large deserts spaces by foot, pick-up trucks, on camels and ATVs); 54 - 60 Min. Back to the urban city, Al Aqabah, to board our ship to Israel. A note about Middle East Tourism: Many tourist locations accommodate foreign visitors who don't always get to meet people, "up close" since these societies are religious and conservative cultures and do not encourage ordinary residents to interact with foreigners. Videographer: Ramon J. Martinez Ph.D. https://youtu.be/1WLZi1L_P8w Filename 4-1-2011 PETRA WADI RUM.m4v

Guanajuato, Mexico: Museo de Granaditas “Alhóndiga” 8/4/2014 Videographer: Ramon J.Martinez Ph.D. Video link https://youtu.be/lmwkcI39mcU Filename Samsung.Betty 418-1.m4v MUSEO GRAN ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Partial Description) https://www.inah.gob.mx/red-de-museos/214-museo-regional-de-guanajuato-alhondiga-de-granaditas Origins of its name The Regional Museum of Guanajuato is also known as Alhóndiga de Granaditas, "Alhóndiga" means in Arabic "warehouse or grain market," while the name "Granaditas" means "grains" which received it popularly because inside grains were stored. The Alhóndiga de Granaditas is an emblem of our identity and nationality. In it, the first insurgent battle was conceived and with it the origin of Independence and the Mexican Nation. History of the Museum At first, this building was going to function as a storage and sale of grain, but this was short-lived because eight months later the Independence movement began and this changed its destiny because, before the imminent attack of the insurgents led by Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, the Alhóndiga de Granaditas served as a refuge for the defenders of the viceregal regime commanded by the mayor Riaño. On September 28, 1810, one of the first and most important battles of the War of Independence took place with the capture of the Alhóndiga de Granaditas, in which the insurgent weapons led by Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla were covered with glory, accompanied by Ignacio Allende y Unzaga, Juan Aldama, Mariano Abasolo and Mariano Jiménez. This battle is remembered for the bravery of the Guanajuato miners, among whom undoubtedly stood out the sweeper of the Mellado mine, Juan José de Los Reyes Martínez, "El Pípila", who covered with a heavy slab to dodge the contenders who were parapeted, managed to burn the door of the bastion and propitiate the triumph of Hidalgo and his army. The Alhóndiga de Granaditas is a revolutionary symbol for the battle that was fought there on September 28, 1810, and embodies with the figure of Hidalgo and other heroes, the sovereignty and freedom of the Mexican nation. For this reason, the Guanajuato artist José Chávez Morado in 1955 and 1966 painted in the murals of the Alhóndiga de Granaditas the entire viceregal process until its collapse including the battle of September 28, 1810, that happened in the Alhóndiga de Granaditas. ------------------------- Orígenes de su nombre El Museo Regional de Guanajuato también es conocido como Alhóndiga de Granaditas, “Alhóndiga” significa en árabe “almacén o mercado de granos,” mientras que el nombre de “Granaditas” significa “granos” lo cual lo recibió popularmente porque en su interior se almacenaban granos. La Alhóndiga de Granaditas es un emblema de nuestra identidad y nacionalidad. En ella se gestó la primera batalla insurgente y con ello el origen de la Independencia y de la Nación Mexicana. Historia del Museo Al principio este inmueble iba a funcionar como un almacenaje y venta de granos, pero esto duró poco porque ocho meses después comenzó el movimiento de Independencia y esto cambió su destino porque ante el inminente ataque de los insurgentes dirigidos por don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, la Alhóndiga de Granaditas sirvió de refugio a los defensores del régimen virreinal comandados por el intendente Riaño. El 28 de septiembre de 1810 ocurrió una de las primeras y más importantes batallas de la Guerra de Independencia con la toma de la Alhóndiga de Granaditas, en la que se cubrieron de gloria las armas insurgentes lideradas por don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, acompañado por Ignacio Allende y Unzaga, Juan Aldama, Mariano Abasolo y Mariano Jiménez. Esta batalla es recordada por la valentía de los mineros guanajuatenses, entre los que sin duda destacó el barretero de la mina de Mellado, Juan José de los Reyes Martínez, "El Pípila", quien cubierto con una pesada losa para esquivar a los contendientes que se encontraban parapetados, logró quemar la puerta del baluarte y propiciar el triunfo de Hidalgo y su ejército. La Alhóndiga de Granaditas es un símbolo revolucionario por la batalla que se libró allí el 28 de septiembre de 1810, y encarna con la figura de Hidalgo y otros héroes, la soberanía y libertad de la nación mexicana. Por tal motivo, el artista guanajuatense José Chávez Morado en 1955 y 1966 pintó en los murales de la Alhóndiga de Granaditas todo el proceso virreinal hasta su derrumbe incluyendo la batalla del 28 de septiembre de 1810 que sucedió en la Alhóndiga de Granaditas. Maestros, adultos mayores y estudiantes con credencial vigente entran gratis. Contactos Directora del Museo Regional de Guanajuato, Alhóndigas de Granaditas Gabriela Sánchez Villegas Teléfonos: 01 (473) 732-1112 / 01 (473) 732-1180 / 01 (473) 734-1062. Ext: 208207.