Latino/Hispanic Politicians
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An index of Latino men and women who have served in various political or legislative positions.

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Antonio Manuel Fernández (1902-1956)
A biography of Antonio Manuel Fernández, a Congressman from New Mexico and the first Hispanic to serve on the Appropriations Committee.


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José Manuel Gallegos (1815-1875)
José Manuel Gallegos was the first New Mexican delegate to the US Congress.

Bernardo de Gálvez (1746-1786)
A biography of Bernardo de Gálvez, one of the greatest leaders aiding the American Revolution for Independence.

Alberto R. Gonzales (1945-)
Al Gonzales has serves a Texas Supreme Court Justice, Texas Secretary of State, and has been selected to serve as White House counsel for George W. Bush.


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Santiago Iglesias (1872-1939)
A labor rights advocate and Puerto Rican Resident Commissioner to the U.S. House of Representatives.


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Mel Martinez (1947-)
Chairman for Orange County and Secretary of the US Department of Housing and Urban Development under George W. Bush.

Luis Muńoz Rivera (1859-1916)
Puerto Rican Resident Commissioner whose efforts led to US citizenship and more autonomy for Puerto Rico.


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Dr. Robert A. Underwood (1948-)
Guam representative to the US Congress, and advocate for sustaining of Chamorro language and culture.


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