Operation Wetback Explained in 60 Seconds | Prof. Mike Fraga
Join Lecturer Mike Fraga as he explores the history and impact of Operation Wetback, a 1950s U.S. government program that targeted Mexican laborers under the guise of immigration enforcement. 🇺🇸 Learn how this controversial operation disrupted communities, suppressed union efforts, and reshaped America’s labor and immigration policies. This short lecture uncovers the political mindset of the McCarthy era and the deep roots of exclusionary citizenship in U.S. history.To watch the full lecture, click the link provided below:
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