In 2016, she authored the book, "The Inspiring Life of Texan Hector P. Garcia," which tells the story of her father, who as a Mexican immigrant, endured discrimination at every stage of his life ...

Dr. Hector P. Garcia's daughter Cecilia Garcia Akers said. You'd have to gather several documents, ready many books, and hear the testimonies of those who knew him, ...

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Author: Jay Wallis (WFAA) Published: 1:51 PM CDT ... Dr. Hector P. Garcia was a Mexican American physician and World War II veteran who spent his life fighting for the right of others.

Cecilia Garcia-Akers has been commissioned to write a new book on the untold stories about her father; a civil rights pioneer and creator of the American G.I. Forum.

Cecilia Garcia-Akers, daughter of Hispanic leader Dr. Hector P. Garcia, joined 3NEWS to talk about events that celebrate the life and accomplishments of her father.

Hector P. Garcia. American History TV Saturdays on C-SPAN2 Book TV Sundays on C-SPAN2 Books That Shaped America ...

Ann Hodges talked about civil rights activist Dr. Hector P. Garcia, a Mexican-American surgeon ... (AHTV) on C-SPAN3 and the literary events/non-fiction author segments air on BookTV on C-SPAN2 ...

Dr. Garcia, already a member of LULAC which formed in the city in 1929, was concerned with the way Hispanic veterans' benefits were being handled.

CORUS CHRISTI, Texas — The name Dr. Hector P. Garcia is well-known across the Coastal Bend, and Friday, the Dr. Hector P. Garcia Foundation will host its annual legacy luncheon.

Dr. Osbert Blow, president and chief medical officer of Christus Spohn Health System, will be the keynote speaker at the Dr. Hector P. Garcia Memorial Foundation's annual luncheon in January. Dr ...