Soldier for equality, José de la Luz Saénz and the Great War
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Soldier for equality, José de la Luz Saénz and the Great War
Language
eng
Characteristic
videorecording
Intended audience
Not rated
Main title
Soldier for equality
Medium
electronic resource
Runtime
37
Sub title
José de la Luz Saénz and the Great War
Summary
Jos? de la Luz S?enz (1888-1953)-or Luz-believed in fighting for what was right. Although he was born in the United States, he and his family experienced prejudice because of their Mexican heritage. When World War I broke out, Luz volunteered to join the fight. Because of his ability to quickly learn languages, he became part of the Intelligence Office in Europe. However, despite his hard work and intellect, Luz often didn't receive credit for his contributions. Upon his return to the US, he joined other Mexican-Americans whom he had met in the army to fight for equality. His contribution, along with others, ultimately led to the creation of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), which is the oldest Latino civil-rights organization. Soldier for Equality is based in part on Luz's diary during the war
Target audience
adult
Technique
live action
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José de la Luz Saénz and the Great War
Subject
- Sáenz, José de la Luz, 1888-1953 -- Juvenile films
- World War, 1914-1918 + Participation, Mexican American -- Juvenile films
- Mexican Americans -- Texas -- Biography -- Juvenile films
- Civil rights workers -- Texas -- Biography -- Juvenile films
- World War, 1914-1918 + Participation, Mexican American
- Video recordings for the hearing impaired
- Civil rights workers -- Texas -- Biography
- Mexican Americans -- Texas -- Biography
- Sáenz, José de la Luz, 1888-1953
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Outgoing Resources
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- Sáenz, José de la Luz, 1888-1953 -- Juvenile films
- World War, 1914-1918 + Participation, Mexican American -- Juvenile films
- Mexican Americans -- Texas -- Biography -- Juvenile films
- Civil rights workers -- Texas -- Biography -- Juvenile films
- World War, 1914-1918 + Participation, Mexican American
- Video recordings for the hearing impaired
- Civil rights workers -- Texas -- Biography
- Mexican Americans -- Texas -- Biography
- Sáenz, José de la Luz, 1888-1953
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- Author1
- resource.filmdirector1
- Illustrator1
- Narrator1