Decade of Betrayal: Mexican Repatriation in the 1930s
by Francisco E. Balderrama, Raymond Rodríguez
Decade of Betrayal: Mexican Repatriation in the 1930s by Francisco E. Balderrama and Raymond Rodríguez delves into the forced deportations of the Great Depression era. It reveals the scale of the program, which targeted Mexican communities amid economic hardship, leading to profound social and familial disruptions. An essential account of historical injustice and resilience.
About This Book
Decade of Betrayal examines the Mexican Repatriation program of the 1930s, a government-led initiative that resulted in the forced removal of hundreds of thousands of people of Mexican descent from the United States.
The book details the historical context of economic distress and xenophobia that fueled these policies, affecting both immigrants and U.S.-born citizens alike.
Through archival research, it highlights the human cost and the lasting impact on Mexican American families and communities.
This work serves as an important resource for understanding a dark chapter in American immigration history.
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