The Inspiring Life of Texan Héctor P. García (American Heritage)

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Synopsis
As a Mexican immigrant, Dr. Hector P. Garcia endured discrimination at every stage of his life. He attended segregated schools and was the only Mexican to graduate from the University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, in 1940. Garcia's passion for helping others pushed him to advocate for equal rights. After serving in World War II, the doctor worked to help minorities achieve greater access to healthcare, voting rights and education. He started a private practice in Corpus Christi and in 1948 founded the American GI Forum. Cecilia Garcia Akers shares a daughter's perspective on her father's remarkable achievements and sacrifices as an activist and physician.
Copyright:
2016

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
144 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781625856463
Related ISBNs:
9781467119016
Publisher:
Arcadia Publishing Inc.
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Copyrighted By:
Arcadia Publishing Inc.
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
History, Nonfiction, Travel, Art and Architecture, Biographies and Memoirs
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Bookshare Staff
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