NEWS HIGHLIGHTS


Observatorio Cervantes - Harvard: Spain on the edge of American Revolution


Eva García and the first Woman Admiral in the  world. A story starting in 1596. House of Cotton. La Casa del Algodón

14th FEBRUARY, 2023


Secrets of Spanish Florida



 “The Legacy exposition: the spanish legacy in the USA” arrives to BAZA

28th OCTOBER, 2022

An outstanding success on attendance. 


More than 70.000 visitors learned about the spanish legacy in the USA on the Legacy Exposition in the Oviedo Unviersity

20th OCTOBER, 2022

An outstanding success on attendance. 


The Naval Museum in Madrid and the exposition you can not miss. The support of the Spanish Armada in the Revolutionary War

OCTOBER 2nd, 2022

Minister of Defense has one Word: “Espectacular”, she personally inaugurated the evento and congratulated the team. To make a success visitors in Madrid should make it a mandatory step in their itineraries. Open and free entrance untill February 8th de 2023. 


The NBO (Noche Blanca de Oviedo) and The Legacy exhibition the perfect storm

OCTOBER 2nd, 2022

Last October 1st, The Legacy exposition, that is on display at the Oviedo University in Downton Oviedo has been visited for more than 1000 people between 22 and 24 hours. Bravo Zulu!!!


The Legacy in canal Sur radio

OCTOBER 1st, 2022


MADOC extending the bridge between Granada  and the USA

29th SEPTEMBER, 2022

MADOC makes a special remark on the influence of the Andalusian community in the USA.


MADOC and the inauguration of The Legacy exposition. Spain and its legacy in the USA 

29th SEPTEMBER, 2022

Eva García, curator of the exposition made a sinopsis on the  500 eyars of realtionship between the kingdom of Spain and the USA. The exposition is becoming a knockdown success all around the spanish territory.  


The Legacy in Hoy por Hoy Granada (Cadena SER), The exposition in Granada. El Legado Español en los EEUU 

28th SEPTEMBER 2022


The interesting history of the son of a Menorca born, the man that became one of the most outstanding hero in the USA

29th JULY, 2022


The Legacy participates in the ceremony of Change of Command in Rota Naval base

JULY 14, 2022


The Legacy Exposition arrives to Bailén

JULY 9, 2022

Museo de la batalla de Bailén.
Sala de exposiciones temporales.
C. Pérez Galdós, 19.
Bailen es de gran importancia para nuestro legado. Allí nació Felipe de Neve, fundador de la ciudad de Los Ángeles en California. ¿Podéis creeros que en EEUU hay monumentos de la figura de este héroe y aquí no? en The Legacy lo hemos Adoptado y pelearemos para que se conozca.


Famous artist Victor Goikoetxea joins forces with The Legacy and presents the reproduction of the monument to General Manuel de Montiano in San Sebastian

JULY 4, 2022


The Legacy´s president, Eva Garcia, in charge of the logistic for the arrival to the port of San Sebastian of Nao Victoria to celebrate the 4th of july

JULY 4, 2022

The occasion was the inauguration of The Legacy Exposition The Basque Legacy in the USA, García requested support to the Nao Victoria Foundation and the agreement was made immediately, Nao Victoria enter for the first time the port of San Sebastian on June 29th. A team work with evident high levels of success.


Major General David C. Hill,  Commandant of the U.S. Army War College, received the book "George Washington and Spain. The Spanish Army legacy in the United States of America"

JUNE 1, 2022

On May 31, 53rd Commandant of the Army War College, Major General David C. Hill, received a copy of the book "George Washington and Spain. The Legacy of the Spanish Army in the United States of America" during the traditional end-of-course gift exchange with international fellow students. Lieutenant Colonel Jesus Alonso Blanco, a graduate of the 2022 course, presented the book as a token of appreciation for his year at the College.

The United States Army War College (USAWC), located on the historical base of Carlisle, Pennsylvania, is the Army's most prestigious educational institution. It provides graduate-level education to senior officers of the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines, and Space Force, as well as civilians from different agencies such as the Department of Defense, Department of State, NSA, CIA, Coast Guard, or other intelligence, management, and acquisition, preparing them for senior leadership assignments and high responsibility. Approximately 300 US colonels and lieutenant colonels selected by their organizations and officers from more than 80 countries participate each year as resident students on campus until they graduate and obtain a Master's degree in Strategic Studies. An intensive program based on leadership, strategy, international politics, joint operation, research, and organization management will provide future leaders and advisors with the ability to think critically and solve complex problems while applying ground power.


Last April 6th, in Washington DC, The President and CEO of the George and Carol Olmsted Foundation (“The Olmsted Foundation”), MG Bruce K. Scott, USA (Ret.), and the President & Founder of El Legado Español en los Estados Unidos de América (“The Legacy”), Ms. Eva Garcia signed the agreement in the Army/Navy Officers Club of Washington DC on Farragut Square. At the ceremony was the Honorary member to The Legacy Admiral James G. Foggo

APRIL 6, 2022


Exhibition “The Spanish Legacy in the United States of America”

MARCH 25, 2022


Cooperation agreement between The Legacy and the Avilés Town Hall

MARCH 20, 2022


The Legacy signs a cooperation agreement with "Correos" the postal office in Spain

FEBRUARY 28, 2022


Ambassador to Spain Julissa Reynoso presides the inauguration of the Legacy Expo in Rota

FEBRUARY 10, 2022


We have started with the traveling expo around Spain. Rota is the first stop, a luxury beginning under the presidency of Ambassador to Spain Julissa Reynoso and hosted by Rota Major Javier Ruiz

FEBRUARY 10, 2022


The Legacy presents the trilogy The Spanish Florida

DECEMBER 29, 2021

On the occasion of the presentation of the last chapter of the trilogy, the Military Cultural and Historical Institute   of the Spanish Army hosted the premier of the last video: Captain Francisco Menendez. The event was preside by General Enrique Bohigas and Eva García with a wide representation of assistants.
The trilogy consists of this 3 videos; The Sanctuary, General Montiano, Captain Francisco Menendez.


Chief of the Spanish Army, General Varela, new Honorary Member

DECEMBER 14, 2021

During the celebration of the first Gala The Legacy, former Spanish Chief of the Army General Varela, received the award, in recognition to his outstanding contributions to the mission and objectives of The Legacy. His support was crucial on the publication of the book George washington and Spain. The Spanish Army Legacy in the USA.


The Legacy and INTA have signed a cooperation agreement to work together on the recovery of the spanish legacy

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021


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The Legacy arrived to Menorca

AUGUST 28, 2021

Eva García visited the island to present a token of the footprint of our common legacy, at the town hall with Major Hector Pons and at the Isla del Rey with the president of the Fundation Luis Alejandre.


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Ambassador Santiago Cabanas and Admiral Richardson are the new The Legacy Honorary Members

AUGUST 4, 2021


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The Legacy presents a new video: General Manuel Montiano

JULY 8, 2021


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Cooperation agreement signing ceremony at the Spanish Navy headquarters between The Legacy and the Fundación Museo naval

JUNE 4, 2021


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The Legacy presents The eÑe Project under the Presidency of the Spanish Army General Varela

MAY 31, 2021


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The Legacy is now part of the Public Library in Yorktown

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Mr. Kevin W. Smith, library director accepts the Legacy´s book donation "George Washington and Spain. The Spanish Army Legacy in the US" were we documented the fundamental support of Spain to the victory of the battle of Yorktown, cornerstone to the victory of the Revolutionary War.


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The Legacy has landed in TRADOC, Fort Eustis, Virginia. US Army General Paul E. Funk II receives a copy of the book "The Spanish Army Legacy in the USA.

JANUARY 28, 2021


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Spanish CHOD and ‘THE LEGACY’ cooperation agreement for the diffusion and knowledge on Spain historical military contributions to the United States of America

JANUARY 21, 2021


The Legacy´s President, Eva Garcia appointed Spanish Army Ambassador among other personalities that would become the representatives of the project “Marca Ejercito”, they have been chosen based upon their values; trust, security, abnegation, sacrifice and proven success on their missions and objectives

DECEMBER 16, 2020

The event was presented by General Francisco Varela Chief of the Spanish Army, at El Casino de Madrid, last December 16th.


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The Legacy arrives to Forth Leavenworth (Kansas)

NOVEMBER 23, 2020


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The Legacy participates on the change of command of the 31st. Allied Joint Force Command Naples Commander and farewell for Admiral James G Foggo

JULY 17, 2020


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The Spanish Mint signs a cooperation agreement with The Legacy

DECEMBER 14, 2019


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Was the first thanksgiving in St. Augustine, Florida? Experts seem to think so

NOVEMBER 27, 2019


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The Legacy invited to the celebration of the 244th Anniversary of the US Marines in Madrid

NOVEMBER 22, 2019


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The chief of Staff of the Spanish Army General Varela and The Legacy President Eva Garcia, “Royal Presentation”  at the Palacio the Buena Vista

NOVEMBER 15, 2019


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The Legacy arrives to Washington DC  to present the book and the commemorative coin, followed by a presentation in Mount Vernon

NOVEMBER 4, 2019


Ambassador Cabanas open his residence to The Legacy to commemorate the 240th Anniversary. 1779 not Without Spain

NOVEMBER 12, 2019


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Cooperation agreement between Rota Townhall and The Legacy

OCTOBER 17, 2019


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The Spanish Navy Awards 2019 and The Legacy

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019


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More than 75.00 visitors at the Exposition in El Alcázar de Toledo bringing awareness on the Spanish Legacy in the United States of America

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019


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The Spanish Chief of the Army General Varela, good will Ambassador on the recovery of the Spanish Legacy in the United states of America

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019


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The Spaniard who helped win the Revolutionary War has a new statue in D.C.

JULY 17, 2019


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The Legacy and the Toledo Museum Exposition on the Spanish Army contributions to the Revolutionary War

JULY 12, 2019


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Learning to defend our history

JULY 7, 2019


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The Legacy invited to the unveiling of the new statue of General Bernard de Galvez in the Embassy of Spain in Washington DC

JUNE 21, 2019


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Radio Internacional interviews The Legacy

JUNE 14, 2019


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The Spanish Legacy in the USA finds a partner at the UnIversity of Alcalá de Henares

JUNE 12, 2019


The Legacy participates in Sevilla  on the celebration for the 500 years anniversary on the first circumnavigation of the world

JUNE 1, 2019


Cooperation agreement between Cádiz University and The Legacy Association

APRIL 4, 2019


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Not Without Spain
Spanish Army - International

APRIL, 2019


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The Legacy

MARCH 31, 2019


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The Spanish Navy Celebrates 500 Anniversary of Pedro Menéndez Founder of La Florida

MARCH 18, 2019


The University of Seville signs an agreement with The Legacy to spread the common history with the United States of America

FEBRUARY 26, 2019


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Spanish Navy Chief of Staff Admiral Teodoro López Calderon honorary member to The Legacy

FEBRUARY 19, 2019


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The American Embassy in Madrid and The Legacy honour the Armed Forces

FEBRUARY 16, 2019


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Commemoration of the military collaboration between Spain and the U.S.

FEBRUARY 15, 2019


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The American Embassy in Madrid and The Legacy honour the Armed Forces

FEBRUARY 15, 2019


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The Legacy signs a cooperation agreement with the Ministry of Defense

NOVEMBER 7, 2018


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The AJEMA Spanish Chief Of Naval Operations attends the events commemorating the visit of Admiral Farragut to Mahon

JUNE 20, 2018


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The past, present, and future links with Spain: My trip to Minorca and my reflections on our strong military bond. By Admiral James G. Foggo II

JUNE 18, 2018


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U.S. Spanish Leaders Commemorate Adm. Farragut's Legacy Aboard Guided-Missile Destroyer

JUNE 18, 2018


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The Legacy inaugurates the commemorative events for the 150th Anniversary with the performance of the US Naval Forces Band at the Mahon Theatre

JUNE 10, 2018


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National Presidents Represenative meets with the King of Spain

JUNE 2018


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His Majesty the King of Spain  welcomes at the Royal Palace the representatives of The Legacy. The association that promotes the knowledge of the Spanish legacy in the US

MARCH 20, 2018


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The Spanish Postal Office presents
a commemorative stamp in the Naval Museum for
the 150 Anniversary of Admiral Farragut last trip
to Spain

JUNE 8, 2018


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150th anniversary of the visit to Spain of Admiral Farragut

JUNE 2, 2018


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150th anniversary of the visit to Spain of Admiral Farragut

JUNE 2, 2018


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Dr. Cavadas is awarded the Medal for Merit and receives The Legacy book
Farragut & Menorca

2018, MAY

Dr. Cavadas receives from the US Navy a Commendation award for his outstanding performance saving the hand of a US Marine. He was presented with The Legacy´s book Farragut & Menorca. The Spanish Legacy in the US Navy.


TVE broadcast about The Spanish Legacy in the U.S. of America

2018, APRIL


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The Legacy; the association that promotes the common history and the close relationship between the Armed Forces of Spain and the United states of America

JANUARY 22, 2018


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Naval Academy Event Highlights Historic Ties Between U.S. , Spanish Navies.

NOVEMBER 2017


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David Farragut, first American Admiral

DECEMBER 2017

The Legacy successfully culminated its project to hang a commemorative plaque at the Naval Museum in Annapolis which was presented by the General Admiral López Calderón. The Defense Minister also presented the Farragut Association and Menorca’s book to the CNO (Chief Naval Operations) Admiral Richardson at the US Naval Academy.


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Cospedal ends her trip to the United States with a visit to the United Nations

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

The Spanish Minister of Defense, María Dolores de Cospedal, ended her trip to the United States today with a visit to UN headquarters.
The purpose of the visit, according to the Ministry of Defense, was to address matters related to the Spanish participation in the peace operations of the United Nations


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USAL - “The Legacy” Association Agreement Signed

DECEMBER 26, 2016

It will allow the discovery of the contributions of the Estudio Salamantino to universal culture and thinking.

 

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Farragut and the Spanish Legacy in the United States

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

Menorcan writers and historians have participated in the publication of a book about the relationship between the United States and Spain, with the island as a nexus.


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Cospedal supports the “intensification” of the bilateral relationship with the United States in terms of Defense

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

The Minister describes the cooperation with the United States as “intense and fruitful”


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Signing of a collaboration agreement with the Association “The Legacy - The Spanish Legacy in the United States of America”

MARCH 28, 2017

Agreement signed in collaboration with Fundación Consejo de España -  USA to promote the dissemination of knowledge about the shared history between Spain and the United States.


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“The Legacy” disseminates the work of Salamanca University to make sure that the location of Salamanca is known in the United States.

DECEMBER 23, 2016

This agreement was established during the commemoration of the VIII Centenary


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Signing of the USAL - “The Legacy” Association agreement 

DECEMBER 22, 2016

It will allow the discovery of the contributions of the Estudio Salamantino to universal culture and thinking.


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The University of Salamanca and the Association “The Legacy” sign a collaboration agreement to boost the dissemination of the USAL in the United States

DECEMBER 22, 2016

The agreement is a part of the activities celebrating the VIII Centenary of the University of Salamanca Foundation.


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Collaborative agreement between the association The Legacy. The Spanish Legacy in the United States of America and the Naval Museum Foundation for the dissemination of the documents, archives, and libraries related to the common history between Spain and the USA.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

On September 28, at the Naval Museum, a collaboration agreement was signed between the Association The Legacy, The Spanish Legacy in the United States of America, and the Naval Museum Foundation.