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As a Mexican immigrant; Dr. Hector P. Garcia endured discrimination at every stage of his life. He attended segregated schools and was the only Mexican to graduate from the University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston; in 1940. Garcias passion for helping others pushed him to advocate for equal rights. After serving in World War II; the doctor worked to help minorities achieve greater access to healthcare; voting rights and education. He started a private practice in Corpus Christi and in 1948 founded the American GI Forum. Cecilia Garcia Akers shares a daughters perspective on her fathers remarkable achievements and sacrifices as an activist and physician.