Pictured with President Lyndon B. Johnson
In 2009, the State of Texas decreed the third Wednesday of September to be Hector P. Garcia Day. In honor, the STC Library will be screening a documentary about his life. Dr. Hector P. Garcia was born in Mercedes. He was a doctor, World War II veteran, civil rights advocate, and founder of the American G.I. Forum. He was a U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
For more information about Dr. Hector P. Garcia look for the book about his life: Hector P. García by Ignacio M. Garcia (check for availability).
Also visit UTMB’s website dedicated to Dr. Garcia (click here).
Times
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Locations
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| 9/15 at 12pm |
Pecan Library |
| 9/15 at 12pm |
MidValley Library |
| 9/16 at 12pm |
MidValley Library |
For more information contact the MidValley Library at 447-6663 or the Pecan Library at 872-6485.
