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John De Witt WARNER, Congress, NY (1851-1925)

WARNER John De Witt , a Representative from New York; born on a farm in the town of Reading, Schuyler County, N.Y., October 30, 1851; moved with his parents to Big Stream (later Glenora), N.Y.,…

Pan-Americanism

(Encyclopedia) Pan-Americanism, movement toward commercial, social, economic, military, and political cooperation among the nations of North, Central, and South America. In the early 20th cent., U.…

Henry WATTERSON, Congress, KY (1840-1921)

WATTERSON Henry , a Representative from Kentucky; born in Washington, D.C., February 16, 1840; completed preparatory studies under private tutors; attended the Academy of the Diocese of Pennsylvania…

Luis Muñoz RIVERA, Congress, PR (1859-1916)

MUÑOZ RIVERA Luis , a Resident Commissioner from Puerto Rico; born in Barranquitas, P.R., July 17, 1859; attended the common schools; engaged in commerce and general business; founded La…

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1513 After Juan Ponce de León, a Spanish explorer, helped conquer what is now the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico, he secured a commission to conquer and colonize the island of "Bimini", an…

Third Party Candidates

Nader, Buchanan, and some candidates you may not have heard about by David Johnson This article was posted on October 16, 2000. Related Links Al GoreGeorge W. BushCampaign 2000 Factsheet…

Colombia Department of State Background

U.S. Department of State Background Note Colombia Index: People History and Political Conditions Defense Economy Foreign Relations U.S.-Colombian Relations PEOPLEColombia is the third-most…

Macedonia Department of State Background

U.S. Department of State Background Note Macedonia Index: Geography People History Government and Political Conditions Economy Defense Foreign Relations U.S.-Macedonian Relations…

The Bahamas Department of State Background

U.S. Department of State Background Note The Bahamas Index: People History Government and Political Conditions Economy Foreign Relations U.S.-Bahamian Relations PEOPLE Eighty-five…