John J. Herrera
LULAC president and Chicano Movement activist / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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John James Herrera (April 12, 1910 – October 12, 1986) was an American attorney, activist, and leader in the Chicano Movement.
Quick Facts 21st President of the League of United Latin American Citizens, Preceded by ...
John J. Herrera | |
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21st President of the League of United Latin American Citizens | |
In office 1952–1953 | |
Preceded by | George J. Garza |
Succeeded by | Albert Armendariz |
Personal details | |
Born | (1910-04-12)April 12, 1910 Vernon Parish, Louisiana, U.S. |
Died | October 12, 1986(1986-10-12) (aged 76) Houston, Texas, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Olivia Cisneros (m. 1943)Carmen Luisa García (m. 1972) |
Children | 7 |
Education | South Texas College of Law Houston (LLB) |
Occupation | Attorney, activist |
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