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Murder at the Sleepy Lagoon
Zoot Suits, Race, and Riot in Wartime L.A.
Book • 2004
Eduardo Obregón Pagán's "Murder at the Sleepy Lagoon" delves into the Zoot Suit Riots of 1943 Los Angeles, exploring the racial tensions, social inequalities, and historical context that fueled the violence.
The book examines the Sleepy Lagoon murder case, a pivotal event that preceded the riots, highlighting the injustices faced by Mexican-American youth.
Pagán meticulously reconstructs the events, shedding light on the role of media bias, police brutality, and wartime anxieties.
The narrative underscores the lasting impact of the riots on the Mexican-American community and the broader American society.
Through detailed research and compelling storytelling, the book offers a crucial understanding of a pivotal moment in American history.
The book examines the Sleepy Lagoon murder case, a pivotal event that preceded the riots, highlighting the injustices faced by Mexican-American youth.
Pagán meticulously reconstructs the events, shedding light on the role of media bias, police brutality, and wartime anxieties.
The narrative underscores the lasting impact of the riots on the Mexican-American community and the broader American society.
Through detailed research and compelling storytelling, the book offers a crucial understanding of a pivotal moment in American history.
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