P. GARCIA Dr. Hector P. Garcia was a Mexican immigrant refugee who became a doctor. soldier. war hero and presidential confident. He dedicated his life to advocating education. civil rights. labor rights and human rights of our community by struggling against racism and injustice. His life is an example for younger generations. Dr. Garcia received many honors during his lifelong fight for veterans rights and his struggle against discrimination in housing. jobs. education and voting rights. In 1968. President Lyndon B. Johnson made him the first Mexican American to serve on the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. Johnson also appointed him alternate ambassador to the United Nations to promote better relations with Latin America and Spain.
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