The Life and Times of Sergeant José M. López
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The Life and Times of Sergeant José M. López

Mexican by Birth, American by Valor

  1. 135 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

The Life and Times of Sergeant José M. López

Mexican by Birth, American by Valor

About this book

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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Information

Publisher
Lexington Books
Year
2022
Edition
1
eBook ISBN
9781978774117
Topic
History
Subtopic
North American History
Index
History

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright Page
  5. Contents
  6. Preface
  7. Acknowledgments
  8. Introduction
  9. Chapter 1: The Way Things Occur: Operation Castaña—the Urgency of Oral History for Latinos
  10. Chapter 2: Together We Win
  11. Chapter 3: Homefront Heroes: Rosie the Riveter, Betty Crocker, and the Real Women of the War
  12. Chapter 4: Los Tejanos Medalleros
  13. Chapter 5: From Mexico to the Magic Valley
  14. Chapter 6: Boxer, Sailor, and Husband
  15. Chapter 7: Company K and the Machine Gun Man
  16. Chapter 8: After the War: What Cannot Be Forgotten
  17. Chapter 9: Keeping a Promesa
  18. Chapter 10: Always a Soldier: When the Trumpets Blew
  19. Appendix
  20. Bibliography
  21. Index
  22. About the Author

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