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Dr. Garcia with President Reagan He was the first Mexican American to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom. This is the highest award a civilian can receive. It was presented to him by President Ronald Reagan for his service to his people and the United States.   .                 Medal of Freedom Dr. Hector Garcia’s Medal of Freedom presented on March 26, 1984.                   Dr. Garcia with George Bush Dr. Garcia was often called on as a leader and spokesperson for his community

Compiled by Rebecca Saavedra ED.D., from items in the Dr. Hector P. Garcia Papers Special Collections and Archives, Bell Library, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. Dedicated to the memory and accomplishments of Dr. Garcia. Original web site design by Fausto Meza.

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