The American GI Forum : in pursuit of the dream, 1948-1983 / Henry A.J. Ramos ; foreword by Raul Yzaguirre.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ramos, Henry.

Series:

Hispanic Civil Rights Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mexican Americans--Civil rights--History--20th century.

Mexican Americans.

Mexican Americans--Societies, etc--History--20th century.

Hispanic Americans--Civil rights--History--20th century.

Hispanic Americans.

Hispanic Americans--Societies, etc--History--20th century.

Hispanic American veterans--Societies, etc--History--20th century.

Hispanic American veterans.

American G.I. Forum--History.

American G.I. Forum.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (205 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Houston, Tex. : Arte Publico Press, c1998.

Summary:

One of U.S. Hispanics' most important but least known civil-rights groups, The American GI Forum was founded in 1948 in Corpus Christi, Texas, by Hector P. García, an Army veteran and doctor. Today, the Forum has grown to number over 500 chapters throughout the nation, and remains more dedicated than ever to addressing the problems of veterans and their families (and by extension the overall Hispanic community) in the areas of education, employment, political representation, and health services. Henry Ramos' meticulously written book traces the stormy history of this influential group from its controversial inception through the presidency of Ronald Reagan. Its extensive documentation and generous selection of photographs (including Forum leaders seen in action and with historical figures such as the Kennedy brothers, Lyndon Johnson, and fellow veteran Bob Dole) will make The American GI Forum a valued addition to any library.

Contents:

""Cover ""; ""Copyright ""; ""Contents ""; ""Foreword""; ""Acknowledgments""; ""Introduction""

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781611926057

161192605X

9781611920611

1611920612