War rages in the Pacific, Europeand in East Los Angeles. Eleven Sailors on leave stated they were attacked by a group of Pachucos. The response was 200 Sailors in 20 cabs racing into the heart of the Mexican American Barrio in East Los Angeles. For three nights Sailors, joined by Soldiers marched abreast down the street breaking into shops and bars assaulting anyone in their waybeating Zoot Suiters and stripping them.
Exhibition runs June 13th through the 21st at the CHAC Gallery, 772 Santa Fe Drive Denver, Colorado.
The opening is June 13th at 7p.m.
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