The Impact of the Mexican Revolution on the United States
Join Antonio Delgado to examine and commemorate the centennial of the Mexican Revolution (1910). He will examine some of the major impacts that the Mexican Revolution had on the United States and discuss such issues as: Mexican immigration to the United States; the military invasion of Columbus, New Mexico by the troops of General “Pancho” Villa; and the Mexican Government expropriation of US oil company properties via the nationalization of Mexico’s oil reserves. This presentation includes historical photographs, period images, and recorded music. It is available in English, Spanish, or a bilingual language format.
Antonio Delgado holds a PhD in Urban Planning and Public Policy from the University of Illinois at Chicago. He has been a Smithsonian Institution Visiting Scholar and a guest speaker at various universities in Illinois, New Mexico, California, and Texas. His interests include US/Mexican relations, Mexican immigration, and the impact of public policy on minorities.
