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Fulgencio Batista
Name at birth: Ruben Fulgencio Batista y ZaldivarFulgencio Batista grabbed power twice in Cuba by military coup, and ruled the small nation from 1933 to 1944, then again from 1952 until he was…James Franklin ALDRICH, Congress, IL (1853-1933)
ALDRICH James Franklin , a Representative from Illinois; born at Two Rivers, Manitowoc County, Wis., April 6, 1853; moved with his parents to Chicago, Ill., in April 1861; attended the public…Harrison Eugene HAVENS, Congress, MO (1837-1916)
HAVENS Harrison Eugene , a Representative from Missouri; born in Franklin County, Ohio, December 15, 1837; attended the common schools; studied law; was admitted to the bar and commenced…Fidel Castro
Name at birth: Fidel Alejandro Castro RuzBearded, charismatic and ruthless, Fidel Castro was the undisputed leader of Cuba from 1959 until 2008, when he stepped down after nearly 50 years in power.…Carlos Santana Biography
Carlos SantanamusicianBorn: 7/20/1947Birthplace: Autlan De Navarro, Mexico The guitar-playing legend's blend of blues, rock, and Afro-Cuban rhythms has kept him visible on the popular music front for…James Grove FULTON, Congress, PA (1903-1971)
FULTON James Grove , a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Dormont Borough, Allegheny County, Pa., March 1, 1903; attended the public schools in South Hills and the Fine Arts Department of…Jaime BENÍTEZ, Congress, PR (1908-2001)
BENÍTEZ Jaime , a Resident Commissioner from Puerto Rico; born in Vieques, P.R., October 29, 1908; B.L., Georgetown University, Washington, D.C., 1930; M.L., Georgetown University, Washington, D.C…Anthony KENNEDY, Congress, MD (1810-1892)
Senate Years of Service: 1857-1861; 1861-1863 Party: American (Know-Nothing); Unionist KENNEDY Anthony , a Senator from Maryland; born in Baltimore, Md., December 21, 1810; was sent by his…Joseph Cinqué Biography
Joseph Cinqué(Sengbe Pieh)slave leaderBorn: 1811Birthplace: Sierra Leone, Africa Cinqué was a rice farmer in his native Sierra Leone when he was captured by Portuguese slavers and brought by…Kittel HALVORSON, Congress, MN (1846-1936)
HALVORSON Kittel , a Representative from Minnesota; born in Telemarken, Norway, December 15, 1846; in 1848 immigrated to the United States with his parents, who settled near White Water, Walworth…