January 27, 1945
We would frequently meet soldiers who say, “I am Spanish.” Curious as to how there could be Zamorans in the U.S. Army we asked one… Read More »January 27, 1945
Spanish
September 2, 1942
The Secretary of Justice today revoked an order which had been issued a month ago by the military government prohibiting the official use of Spanish.… Read More »September 2, 1942
August 4, 1942
An executive order was issued prohibiting the use of Spanish in the courts. These past years, Spanish had already been banished from the administrative branch,… Read More »August 4, 1942
July 27, 1942
One of the shortest and most drastic decrees was the one released today by the Military Administration. It went like this: “The official languages to… Read More »July 27, 1942