Spanish Republican exiles to the Americas (1936–1950)

1. Civil War begins and political exile becomes likely

   Jul 17, 1936Labels: Spanish Civil, Second Republic

   • Britannica

2. Morelia children evacuated to Mexico

   Jun 1, 1937Labels: Children of, Mexico

   • INAH

3. Casa de España founded to host exiled intellectuals

   Aug 20, 1938Labels: Casa de, Mexican academia

   • Casa Espa a

4. Fall of Barcelona triggers mass flight to France

   Jan 26, 1939Labels: Fall of, La Retirada

   • Guardian
   • Immigration Museum

5. French internment camps expand for Spanish refugees

   Feb 1, 1939Labels: Argel s-sur-Mer, French internment

   • Argel s Camp
   • Retirada

6. Franco declares victory; exile becomes long-term

   Apr 1, 1939Labels: Francisco Franco, Political exile

   • Britannica

7. Sinaia arrives in Veracruz with Republican refugees

   Jun 13, 1939Labels: Sinaia ship, Veracruz

   • Revista C mara
   • El Universal

8. JARE created to fund aid and resettlement

   Jul 31, 1939Labels: JARE, Republican aid

   • PARES

9. Winnipeg lands Spanish refugees in Chile

   Sep 3, 1939Labels: Winnipeg ship, Pablo Neruda

   • Winnipeg

10. Casa de España becomes El Colegio de México

    Oct 8, 1940Labels: Casa de, El Colegio

    • AGN
    • Colmex

11. UN condemns Franco regime, deepening exile politics

    Dec 12, 1946Labels: United Nations, Franco regime

    • UNGA 39

12. Ateneo Español de México founded to preserve exile culture

    Jan 4, 1949Labels: Ateneo Espa, Mexican cultural

    • Ateneo Site
    • AMABPAC