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Mexican Revolution
Mexican Revolution begins. Thousands of Mexicans flee across the border for safety. -
Attack ofnVeracruz, Mexico
U.S. Marines are held by Mexican authorities at Tampico, Mexico. Despite Mexico's apology, President Wilson orders the U.S. fleet to attack and occupy Veracruz, Mexico to assert the rights of Americans. -
World War I
A secret telegram from Germany to Mexico proposing an armed alliance between the two countries is published and causes the U.S. to enter World War I. -
Literacy tests
In spite of President Wilson's veto, an Immigration Act that mandates a literacy test for immigrants is passed. -
Mexican Immigration Peaks
Largely due to a lack of immigration quotas, more than 89,000 Mexicans come into the United States on permanent visas, making 1924 the peak year for Mexican immigration. -
Immigration Act of 1924
Immigration Act of 1924 halts the flow of other immigrant groups, border stations are established to formally admit Mexican workers, and a tax is collected on each person entering. -
Armed Intervention
President Roosevelt's "Good Neighbor Policy" starts, which opposes armed intervention by any foreign power in the Western Hemisphere. -
Bracero Program
The bracero program begins, allowing Mexican nationals to temporarily work in the United States, primarily in the agricultural industry. -
Mexican American Veterans
Mexican American veterans return from the war and use their G.I. benefits for college education, purchasing homes, and furthering the economic growth of the community. -
First President to Visit Mexico City
Harry S. Truman becomes the first president to visit Mexico City, laying a wreath at the foot of the U.S.-Mexican war monument to the Niños Heroes. -
Deportation
Operation Wetback: The U.S. Immigration Service deports more than 3.8 million people of Mexican heritage. -
Bracero Program Repealed
The bracero program is finally repealed, and Mexican American labor leaders see an opportunity to work toward unionizing the farmworkers. -
Immigration and Naturalization Act
The Immigration and Naturalization Act of 1965 limits immigrants into the United States. -
North American Free Trade Agreement
The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) comes into affect, stimulating trade between the United States and Mexico. Massive increases in border populations occur due to the treaty. -
Border Kids Relief Project
This is a non-profit organization that was set up in order to help kids around the U.S./Mexico border during the holidays.
