ebooks Confederate Cavalry West of the River by Stephen B. Oates in History

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Between 1910 and 1929; the two decades that history defines as the Mexican Revolution; almost a million people left Mexico to escape the war’s devastation. This exodus jump-started the growth of the U.S. Latino population; a group which now numbers well over 50 million. These political refugees established productive new lives in the United States. Countless numbers of their descendants; now American citizens; are highly accomplished individuals; including both community and national leaders.To capture these never-before-told stories; Lionel and Kathy Sosa; together with KLRN public television in San Antonio and Jesus Ramirez and his My Story; Inc.; wrote and produced a twenty-part documentary series titled Children of the Revolución: How the Mexican Revolution Changed America's Destiny. In this companion volume; some of these descendants tell the stories of life in Mexico; the chaos that their families endured during the Revolution; their treacherous trek to America; and their settlement in a strange new country. In these stories; we discover the heart of the Latino soul; rich in spirit; patriotism; and a fierce commitment to the United States. Their many contributions cannot be ignored. With Professor Neftalí García providing the historic backdrop; editor Lionel Sosa offers new insights into how the Mexican Revolution changed America.