"Amigos of the Allies: Mexico in World War II"

Saint Xavier University's Robert and Mary Rita Murphy Stump Library will host "Amigos of the Allies: Mexico in World War II" with Antonio Delgado, Ph.D., in the Bishop Quarter Room in the Warde Academic Center.

The event will go over the little-known role of Mexico as a World War II ally.

Delgado will focus on three topics: the Mexican government's policy of welcoming Jewish refugees from Nazi occupied areas; the deployment of large numbers of Mexican immigrant workers to fill much-needed labor shortages in America; and the Mexican-Americans from across the United States who served with distinction in the US Armed Forces.

The combat record of the Azteca Aguilas, a squadron of the Mexican Air Force who served with distinction in the Pacific arena also will be highlighted.

For attendance requirements, contact the library.