aug 4, 1942 - Bracero Program
Description:
The Bracero Program was a series of agreements between the United States and Mexico, established in 1942, that allowed millions of Mexican men to come to the United States to work on short-term, primarily agricultural labor contracts. It was initiated to fill labor shortages in the United States during World War II and continued until 1964, profoundly impacting labor and immigration policy between the two countries.Added to timeline:
Date:
aug 4, 1942
Now
~ 83 years ago