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U. S. - Mexico Border c.1913

MEXICO: SOUTH OF THE BORDER

Sometimes a little gift just falls into your lap. We present this recent addition to our Immigration collection: “U.S. – Mexico Border“; c.1913. Migrant workers crossing the U.S.- Mexican border have been entering the U.S. for decades to do agricultural work which is seasonal and then return to Mexico. They have been employed in southern California, Texas, Florida and here on Long Island working in the potato fields before they were converted to vineyards. Many other states have also employed these migrant workers.

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LIFE ALONG THE BORDER

When I was a student I took courses in two foreign languages, French and German, in addition to my major field of study which was International Relations with a minor in Economics.  As it came to pass the correct choice with respect to the language study should have been Spanish. Certainly more useful in today’s society.

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An Homage to USMC Sgt. Andrew Tahmooressi

On March 31, 2014 USMC Sgt. Andrew Tahmooressi accidentally crossed into Tijuana, Mexico with three weapons which were registered to him, an AR-15 rifle, a .45 caliber pistol and a 12 gauge pump shotgun. Sgt. Tahmooressi suffers from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). He has been held in La Mesa Penitentiary in Tijuana pending the outcomes of several hearings the latest of which is scheduled for August 4.

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