That changed after Army veteran, Hector P. Garcia, a medical doctor from Corpus Christi, Texas, was inspired to rally his former comrades-in-arms. The Forum soon became a civil rights advocate for all Hispanics and broadened its activities to include other states and promote greater participation in civic affairs. Thus was born the American GI Forum of Texas, dedicated to address problems of discrimination and inequities and endured by Mexican American veterans. Hispanics have become a vocal and visible political group. Improvement in the quality of life, economically and socially, is still the dream and the goal for many Hispanics. It is especially important that our collective wisdom and resources be brought to bear in our struggle for equal opportunities and justice. The American GI Forum will continue to serve as significant rallying points as demands and needs are expressed by its