Hector P. García
Subtitle: in relentless pursuit of justice
By: by Ignacio M. García ; foreword by Henry A.J. Ramos.
Series: The Hispanic civil rights series
Publisher: Arte Público Press
Published: 2002
Place of publication: Houston, TX
Language: eng
Number of pages: 376
Subjects: Garcia, Hector P., d. 1996.; American G.I. Forum -- Biography.; Mexican Americans -- Biography.; Civil rights workers -- United States -- Biography.; Political activists -- United States -- Biography.; Mexican Americans -- Civil rights -- History -- 20th century.; Mexican Americans -- Politics and government -- 20th century.; Mexican Americans -- Civil rights -- Texas, South -- History -- 20th century.; Texas, South -- Ethnic relations.
Genres: Biography.
Description: "In 1948, Three Rivers Funeral Home refused burial of the remains of Felix Longoria, a World War II veteran. For Dr. Hector P. Garcia this incident was an example of the bigotry and injustice that many Mexican Americans suffered in South Texas and throughout the United States. He and his fledgling organization, the American G. I.

"Ignacio M. Garcia's work Hector P. Garcia: In Relentless Pursuit of Justice examines one of the most influential individuals in the campaign for advancement of Latinos in American society and institutions. This long overdue work will help Latino and non-Latino readers and scholars better appreciate Hector Garcia and his many contributions to American civic culture."--BOOK JACKET.

Forum, stepped into the national consciousness to fight for Longoria and his family and to inspire Mexican-American participation in party politics and against segregation in the post-World War II years.".
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 317-363) and index.