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American G.I. Forum National site; LULAC and American GI Forum: History and Geography 1929-1974 Maps showing locations and date ranges of American GI Forum chapters from 1948 to 1974. From the Mapping American Social Movements project at the University of Washington. Frequently Asked Questions about the 2008 G.I. Bill, Military.com
Héctor Pérez García (January 17, 1914 – July 26, 1996) was a Mexican-American physician, surgeon, World War II veteran, civil rights advocate, and founder of the American GI Forum (AGIF).
The G.I. movement was the resistance to military involvement in the Vietnam War from active duty soldiers in the United States military. [1] [2] [3] Within the military popular forms of resistance included combat refusals, fragging, and desertion.
The American GI Forum National Veterans Outreach Program, a San Antonio-based nonprofit, wants to convert a church at 4041 Ryan Ave. into 20 units of affordable housing for veterans.
Felix Z. Longoria (April 16, 1920 – June 16, 1945) was an American soldier from Texas, who served in the United States Army as a private. He died during World War II and was buried at Arlington National Cemetery [1] after veterans supported his cause in a dispute over his funerary arrangements.
Upon returning home from military service, he realized that racial segregation persisted in his hometown. He later became a member of the American GI Forum after meeting with his old friend, Dr. Garcia. In 1950, he received his Bachelor's degree in Education from the University of New Mexico, and a Master's degree in Economics a year later.
The same year, the boycott grew nationwide, with the national chapter of the American GI Forum instituting a boycott against Coors. This action was supported by several other national organizations representing Hispanics and Mexican Americans, [6] including the Mexican American Youth Organization and the Raza Unida Party. [2]
Harry W. Colmery, Republican National Committee chairman and a former National Commander of the American Legion, is credited with writing the first draft of the G.I. Bill. [17] [18] He reportedly jotted down his ideas on stationery and a napkin at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. [18] A group of 8 from the Salem, Illinois American Legion ...