American Legion Post 500 will celebrate its 50th anniversary. In November 1945. after returning from service in World War II. MexicanAmerican veterans in the Saginaw area began meeting to exchange stories of their experiences during combat. These veterans decided to organize and were later recognized as the Latin American Club for Veterans. Many MexicanAmericans came to Michigan during the 1920s to work in the fields. on the railroads. and at the auto plants. These migrants experienced many difficulties arising from cultural differences and their inexperience with the English language. After the war. MexicanAmericans in the Saginaw area continued to experience prejudice and discrimination.
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