AMERICAN GI FORUM

ORIGINS

• May 26th 1948
• Corpus Christi
• Dr. Hector P. Garcia
• Post war struggle for Hispanics
• Extreme prejudice

BENEFICIARY

• Hispanic veterans
• Addressed discrimination and inequality
• Helped veterans obtain an education
• Provided employment opportunities
• Help those persue the American Dream

SET BACKS && FAILURES

• 'The Felix Longoria Affair'
• Veterans admin. failed to deliever earned benefits
• Not enough founding through GI Bill of Rights
• Hard time trying to persue Johnson's admin.

LASTIN SUCCESS