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World War II was a turning point in US history, and its impact on
Latinas and Latinos was life changing. Women served in the
military, worked in civilian and war-related factories, and toiled
in the fields. Nearly half-million men served in the armed forces
from throughout the country, and thousands were recognized for
their courage. Twelve received the highest commendation, the
Congressional Medal of Honor. This book examines one, Jose M.
Lopez, who was born into abject poverty in Mexico and immigrated at
a young age to the Rio Grande Valley and became one of the most
decorated soldiers in history. Singlehandedly, Lopez prevented
hundreds of German soldiers German and a Tiger Tank from attacking
his company. He became a national hero yet returned to the
segregation and discrimination he had left. Lopez and his military
brethren realized that if they were American enough to fight for
their country, they were American enough to be treated equally in
it. To achieve this equality, court decisions, civil rights
legislation, and veteran's organizations became part of postwar
agenda. Latinos had paid their dues and expected respect in their
country.
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