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Bracero Program brings 5 million Mexican temporary laborers to the U.S.

1943

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The U.S. begins to recruit and channel huge numbers of Mexican workers—known as braceros—across the border. These are predominantly young, male temporary laborers from rural areas who move to the U.S. and work in agriculture.