Tag Archives: LBJ
The American GI Forum and Presidential Politics
The Texas-based American GI Forum played a pivotal—and still not fully understood—role in the election and administrations of presidents John F. Kennedy (1961–1963) and Lyndon B. Johnson (1963–1968), as well in state and local politics. Continue reading
Posted in California, Midwest, Northeast, Presidential Politics, Southwest, Uncategorized, Veterans
Tagged GI Forum, Harry Truman, JFK, LBJ, MAPA, Roybal
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Carlos Muñoz, Jr.: Dr. King to President Obama
Professor Carlos Muñoz, Jr.’s speech, “From Dr. King to President Obama: A Call for an Authentic Multiracial Democracy.” Continue reading
Posted in Books, California, Midwest, Northeast, Presidential Politics, Southwest, Unions
Tagged FDR, LBJ, MLK, Obama
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