The Inspiring Life of Texan Héctor P. García
Author: Cecilia García Akers
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Published: 2016-04-04
Total Pages: 147
ISBN-13: 1625856466
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAs 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.