Manuel A. García Méndez
Manuel A. García Méndez | |
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| Member of the Puerto Rico Senate from the Aguadilla district | |
| In office 1929–1932 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Manuel Américo García Méndez August 12, 1898 Añasco, Puerto Rico |
| Died | February 6, 2001 (aged 102) |
| Political party | Alianza Puertorriqueña Liberal Party of Puerto Rico |
| Alma mater | University of Puerto Rico School of Law (JD) |
| Occupation | Politician, Senator, Lawyer |
Manuel A. García Méndez was born in Añasco, Puerto Rico. He was a recognized businessman, lawyer, and politician.
Family
[edit]He came from a numerous family, in which several siblings were recognized politicians in Puerto Rico. Among them were Miguel A. García Méndez and Juan B. García Méndez.
Politics
[edit]As Senator, he was responsible for introducing Law Number 74 of 1929, which gave women the right to vote.[1]
He wanted statehood for Puerto Rico.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ Franqui-Rivera, H. (2018). Soldiers of the Nation: Military Service and Modern Puerto Rico, 1868-1952. Studies in War, Society, and the Military. UNP - Nebraska. p. 249. ISBN 978-1-4962-0546-9. Retrieved 2 November 2019.
- ^ Puerto Rico--1959. 1960. p. 237. Retrieved 2 November 2019.
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