League of United Latin American Citizens Is Founded
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events from History: North American Series
- Categories: Government and Politics, Education, Social Issues, Reform, and Protest
- Subcategories: Civil Rights, Minority Rights, Minorities, Latinos, Hispanics, Chicanos, Organizations, Agencies, Institutions
- Curriculum: American History 1901-1950, Latino History
- Geographical Location: Texas
- Date: February 17, 1929
Article abstract: One of the oldest Hispanic advocacy organizations joins different Latino groups in a cohesive front, creating the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC).
Summary of Event
The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) was formed in order to unite all Latin American organizations under one title. In 1927, the main Latin American groups were the Sons of America, the Knights of America, and the League of Latin American Citizens, and there were other less well-known groups. The Sons of America had councils in Sommerset,...
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