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Separate Interests to National Agendas Hispanic-American Members of Congress in the Civil Rights Era, 1945–1977
Separate Interests to National Agendas hispanic-american members of congress in the civil rights era, 1945–1977 In June 1952 two long-running but often dissimilar paths of Hispanic-American congressional history converged, if only for a moment. At issue was the transformation of Puerto Rico from a colonial territory to a U.S. commonwealth. Under Puerto Rico’s proposed constitution, the island’s new government, the Estado Libre Asociado (Free Associated State or ELA), would be linked to the U.S. mainland by matters involving foreign affairs, but its authority to govern locally would be enhanced. Congress initially approved the concept, but quickly split over a constitutional human rights provision that had wide support among the Puerto Rican people. In the U.S. Senate, one faction sought to establish Congress’s ability to approve or reject amendments to the island’s constitution, essentially stripping Puerto Ricans of sovereignty.1 One such advocate bluntly argued that Congress essentially had the option to “give them a constitution or not give it to them.” Dennis Chavez of New Mexico, on the other hand—often that chamber’s lone proponent for boosting Hispanic civil rights—pushed back: “The Puerto Ricans did not ask us to take [their political rights]; we took them,” he said. In areas of the world where the U.S. was then working to contain the spread of communism, including in the Caribbean Basin, Chavez noted that America’s efforts would be aided by treating Puerto Ricans with more equanimity.2 Chavez’s intervention in the debate foreshadowed an important trend in this era—the increasing cooperation among advocates for Hispanic issues on a national scale. -
Robert Garcia 1933–
H former members 1977–2012 H Robert Garcia 1933– UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE REPUBLICAN-LIBERAL FROM NEW YORK 1978 DEMOCRAT FROM NEW YORK 1978–1990 veteran of New York state politics for over a decade, faced Republican candidate Paul Spitaleri as well as two Robert Garcia succeeded Herman Badillo in 1978 lesser-known challengers from the Liberal and Conservative to represent a South Bronx district in the U.S. Parties. Garcia prevailed handily with 74 percent of the House.A Eventually the chairman of two subcommittees, vote in the four-way contest.5 Since Garcia never had Garcia focused on federal programs to attract businesses to the full support of the regular Democratic organization, he blighted urban areas. Garcia’s signal piece of legislation— faced a stiff primary challenge in 1966 from A. C. Acevedo, designating federal “enterprise zones” to promote job growth whom he defeated by roughly 70 votes out of the nearly in depressed inner cities—highlighted a promising House 3,000 cast.6 Garcia’s base of support drew on local labor career that ended abruptly when Garcia became enmeshed unions as well as on the Adlai E. Stevenson Independent in the Wedtech scandal through his association with a Reform Democratic Club. In the state assembly, Garcia defense contractor in his district. earned a reputation as an advocate for housing issues, Robert Garcia was born January 9, 1933, in Bronx, sponsoring a bill, later signed into law, that gave the New New York, to immigrants. His Puerto Rican father, Rafael York City buildings department the power to subpoena Garcia, worked in a sugar mill before moving to New York recalcitrant slumlords.7 City, where he founded an Assembly of God church in In early 1967, Garcia entered a special election to an aging storefront.1 Garcia attended the local public represent portions of the South Bronx and Harlem in the schools, graduating from Haaren High School in 1950, New York state senate. -
Table of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 5 Explorers James Cook, Matthew Flinders, James Bruce, and Mungo Park ....................................... 6-9 Inventors George Stephenson, Matthias William Baldwin, Richard Trevithick, and Peter Cooper ..................................................................................................... 10-13 British Statesmen Edmund Burke, Charles James Fox, Arthur Wellesley, and William Wilberforce ............................................................................................ 14-17 Missionaries Richard Johnson, George Augustus Selwyn, Robert Moffat, and William Grant Broughton .................................................................................... 18-21 Architects Benjamin Latrobe, Pierre Charles L’Enfant, Francis Greenway, and Charles Bulfinch ................................................................................................. 22-25 Aviators Patrick Gordon Taylor, Charles Kingsford Smith, Billy Bishop, and James Doolittle .................................................................................................. 26-29 American Authors Nathaniel Hawthorne, James Fenimore Cooper, Washington Irving, and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow ............................................................................. 30-33 Astronomers Sir Isaac Newton, James Bradley, Robert Hooke, and Edmond Halley .......................... 34-37 Female American -
Tip O'neill: Irish-American Representative Man (2003)
New England Journal of Public Policy Volume 28 Issue 1 Assembled Pieces: Selected Writings by Shaun Article 14 O'Connell 11-18-2015 Tip O’Neill: Irish-American Representative Man (2003) Shaun O’Connell University of Massachusetts Boston, [email protected] Follow this and additional works at: http://scholarworks.umb.edu/nejpp Part of the Political History Commons Recommended Citation O’Connell, Shaun (2015) "Tip O’Neill: Irish-American Representative Man (2003)," New England Journal of Public Policy: Vol. 28: Iss. 1, Article 14. Available at: http://scholarworks.umb.edu/nejpp/vol28/iss1/14 This Article is brought to you for free and open access by ScholarWorks at UMass Boston. It has been accepted for inclusion in New England Journal of Public Policy by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks at UMass Boston. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Tip O’Neill: Irish American Representative Man Thomas P. “Tip” O’Neill, Man of the House as he aptly called himself in his 1987 memoir, stood as the quintessential Irish American representative man for half of the twentieth century. O’Neill, often misunderstood as a parochial, Irish Catholic party pol, was a shrewd, sensitive, and idealistic man who came to stand for a more inclusive and expansive sense of his region, his party, and his church. O’Neill’s impressive presence both embodied the clichés of the Irish American character and transcended its stereotypes by articulating a noble vision of inspired duty, determined responsibility, and joy in living. There was more to Tip O’Neill than met the eye, as several presidents learned. -
Libertarian Forum June, 1973
A Monthly Newsletter THE Joseph R. Peden, Pubiisher Murray N. Rothbard, Editor VOLUME V, NO. 6 JUNE, 1973 US-ISSN0047-4517 T MAYOR IRCUS, At the time of writing, New York's wild and woolly mayoral charismatic figure. His lengthy reign is remembered with no affection by extravaganza has just lurched to a new stage: the holding of the primary New Yorkers, and furthermore he was whipped badly in his attempt at a election. It is of no small importance to the meaning and the comeback in the Democratic mayoral primary four years ago. The gall of undercurrents of this election that the voting was held on a Monday, June Nelson Rockefeller was compounded by his decision to install this 3 - for the first time in livhgcmemory violating the New York and the dilapidated Democrat-Liberal not as a Democrat but as a Republican- American tradition of holding all elections on a Tuesday. It is very Liberal - despite his lengthy record of opposition to the Republican possible that the underwhelming size of the vote (only 25% of those Party. The Liberal Party, a one-man fiefdom under the iron control of the eligible in the Democratic primary) was partially due to the strange and powerful, aging Alex Rose, head of the Hatters Union, was delighted to go disorienting displacement from Tuesday to Monday. In a fighting speech along with the scheme. After all, with the imminent departure of the attacking the massive Establishment conspiracy against him (more universally reviled John Lindsay, Alex was about to lose his accustomed later), Rep. -
Annual Report July 1, 2014, to June 30, 2015
Annual Report July 1, 2014, to June 30, 2015 ANNUAL REPORT 2011–2012 1 Preserving America’s Past Since 1791 Board of Trustees 2015 Officers Trustees Life Trustees Charles C. Ames, Chair Benjamin C. Adams Bernard Bailyn A Message from the Chair of the Board & the President Nancy S. Anthony, Oliver Ames Leo Leroy Beranek Vice Chair Frederick D. Ballou Levin H. Campbell, Sr. In FY2015 the Society’s quest to promote the value and importance of our country’s Frederick G. Pfannenstiehl, Levin H. Campbell, Jr. Henry Lee past reached new heights. Vice Chair Joyce E. Chaplin Trustees Emeriti Programming was at the forefront as we sought a larger, more diverse following. Judith Bryant Wittenberg, William C. Clendaniel Nancy R. Coolidge Our conference, “So Sudden an Alteration”: The Causes, Course, and Consequences of Secretary Herbert P. Dane Arthur C. Hodges the American Revolution, was a centerpiece. The largest scholarly conference we have William R. Cotter, Amalie M. Kass James M. Storey ever presented, it stimulated passionate, meaningful discussion and received wide praise. Accompanying this gathering was the exhibition God Save the People! From the Treasurer Anthony H. Leness John L. Thorndike Stamp Act to Bunker Hill, which focused on the prelude to the American Revolution. G. Marshall Moriarty Hiller B. Zobel Lisa B. Nurme This was just one of the highlights of a year during which the MHS offered over 110 Lia G. Poorvu public programs on topics as diverse as the Confederate raid of St. Albans, Vermont, Byron Rushing the first flight to the North Pole, and colonial New England’s potent potables. -
HOUSE of REPRESENTATIVES-Friday, May 6, 1977 the House Met at 11 O'clock A.M
13884 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE May 6, 1977 It is admirable in both its ambition and its exemplary news and public affairs pro careers for themselves within New execution, quietly and effectively going be graming geared to the special needs of York's garment industry. yond stereotypes to tap the fascinating re women in the tri-State area. Channel 2 Weekday mornings, WCB~TV's pro sources of real people ... the closeups prove "Eye On," which this year won a New vocative interview program with Jeanne fascinating. and the subsequent talk is in York area Emmy award for "outstand Parr sparks lively discussions on topics formative. ing documentary series," each week of particular interest to women. Ms. Kay Gardella of the New York Daily focuses on a critical issue or newsmaking Parr, who was one of this country's first News found Ms. Myerson- personality affecting residents of New women news correspondents, has tackled A splendid on-camera performer, and the York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. such controversial themes as the right of women she chooses as subjects are articulate Whether it be an investigative report on women to enter the priesthood, alco and capable of pinpointing their needs, emo women ex-offenders caught in the re holism among women, menopause, and tions and problems-it is an excellent series. volving door of criminal justice or a pro women in sports and journalism. Writing in the New York Post, Bob file of my colleague Congresswoman Liz This kind of enlightened broadcasting Williams praised Ms. Myerson's approach HOLTZMAN, "Eye On" maintains the high philosophy is a reflection of WCBS-TV's to the women on the evening and daily standards of · electronic journalism continuing commitment and responsi broadcasts of "A Woman Is . -
Congressional Record United States of America PROCEEDINGS and DEBATES of the 107Th CONGRESS, FIRST SESSION
E PL UR UM IB N U U S Congressional Record United States of America PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 107th CONGRESS, FIRST SESSION Vol. 147 WASHINGTON, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2001 No. 21 House of Representatives The House met at 10 a.m. and was PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE when one will be in the situation to im- called to order by the Speaker pro tem- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the plement the chain of survival. The pore (Mrs. EMERSON). gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. more of us that know it, the more lives that can be saved. f PASCRELL) come forward and lead the House in the Pledge of Allegiance. f DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER Mr. PASCRELL led the Pledge of Al- CHILDPROOF HANDGUN ACT PRO TEMPORE legiance as follows: (Mr. PASCRELL asked and was given The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the permission to address the House for 1 fore the House the following commu- United States of America, and to the Repub- minute and to revise and extend his re- nication from the Speaker: lic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. marks.) WASHINGTON, DC, Mr. PASCRELL. Madam Speaker, February 14, 2001. f children are killing children by gun- I hereby appoint the Honorable JO ANN FEBRUARY IS AMERICAN HEART fire. These deaths are occurring in EMERSON to act as Speaker pro tempore on MONTH homes and streets and in schools. The this day. failure of Congress in recent years to J. -
POLITICAL BRIEFINGS Below Is an Outline of Your Briefi
This document is from the collections at the Dole Archives, University of Kansas http://dolearchives.ku.edu October 9, 1992 MEMORANDUM TO THE LEADER FROM: JOHN DIAMANTAKIOU SUBJECT: POLITICAL BRIEFINGS Below is an outline of your briefing materials for your appearances in New England and New York. Enclosed for your perusal are: 1. Campaign briefing: • overview of race • biographical materials • Bills introduced in 102nd Congress 2. National Republican Senatorial Briefing 3. City Stop/District race overview 4. Governor's race brief (NH, VT) 5. Redistricting map/Congressional representation 6. NAFTA Brief 7. Republican National Committee Briefing 8. State Statistical Summary 9. State Committee/DFP supporter contact list 10. Clips (courtesy of the campaigns) 11. Political Media Recommendations (Clarkson also has a copy) Thank you. Page 1 of 62 This document is from the collections at the Dole Archives, University of Kansas http://dolearchives.ku.edu BOB DOLE KANSAS Wntteb ~tates ~enate OFFICE OF THE REPUBLICAN LEADER WASHINGTON, DC 20510-7020 OCTOBER 9, 1992 SENATOR: The Torkildsen campaign would like you to stress Peter's integrity, honesty and commitment to public service. They would like you to stay away from mentioning Congressman Mavroules' corruption charges. As a state legislator, Peter was a vocal opponent to then-Governor Dukakis' tax increases and will continue to be a tax-fighter on Capitol Hill. JOHN D. Page 2 of 62 This document is from the collections at the Dole Archives, University of Kansas http://dolearchives.ku.edu 10-01-1992 03: 28PM FROM TORK I LDSEN COt"iGRES'.3 1992 TO 12022243163 P.02 MEMORANDUM To: John Oiamantakiou From: Mike Armini Date: 10/1/92 Re! Torkildsen Campaign Background Themes and Issues: Peter is running as a fiscal conservative and a reformer. -
BC Eyes Role with Reservoir
Renovations raise the roof with neighbors ~PAGE9 mcomm aper Company www .allstonbrightontab.com FRIDAY, JULY 11, 2003 Vo l. 7, No. 51 II 44 Pages 3 Sections 75¢ 'Pick me, pick me!' BC eyes role with reservoir By Phoebe Sweet STAFF WRITER s the state is poised to Waterworks sell off the historic Wa developer to be A terworks buildi ngs to a local developer, Boston College named soon is indicating intere t in control ling the abutting reservoir. By Phoebe Sweet College officials recently an STAFF WRITER nounced that BC is interested in fter years of waiting, taking on the role of"steward" of A neighbors to the the reservoir and plans to spend CheMnut Hill Waterworks up to $3 mi ll ion on repairs and may soon know the identi cleanup. ty of the futu re steward of This public/private partnershi p the t.:entury-old buildings. would incl ude a substantial After accepti ng supple cleanup effort and increased safe mentary in formation fro m ty provisions and lighting. each of three developers BC officials told neighbors at a competing for the right to recent BC Task Force meeting buy the Cleveland Circle that they have contacted Secre site, state official$ said this tary of Commonwealth Develop week that they expect to ment Doug Foy to initiate the choose a developer by the process end of the month. ,. BY ZARA Tl.»LV And although a BC spokesman "lt is anticipated that a Magtclan Arthur Atsma picks an assistant for a trick during last week's Faneuil Street Fun Night, sponsored by the Abundant Grace seemed optimistic that both the Church. -
19-04-HR Haldeman Political File
Richard Nixon Presidential Library Contested Materials Collection Folder List Box Number Folder Number Document Date No Date Subject Document Type Document Description 19 4 Campaign Other Document From: Harry S. Dent RE: Profiles on each state regarding the primary results for elections. 71 pgs. Monday, March 21, 2011 Page 1 of 1 - Democratic Primary - May 5 111E Y~'ilIIE HUUSE GOP Convention - July 17 Primary Results -- --~ -~ ------- NAME party anncd fiJ cd bi.lc!<ground GOVERNORIS RACE George Wallace D 2/26 x beat inc Albert Brewer in runoff former Gov.; 68 PRES cando A. C. Shelton IND 6/6 former St. Sen. Dr. Peter Ca:;;hin NDPA endorsed by the Negro Democratic party in Aiabama NO SENATE RACE CONGRESSIONAL 1st - Jack Edwards INC R x x B. H. Mathis D x x 2nd - B ill Dickenson INC R x x A Ibert Winfield D x x 3rd -G eorge Andrews INC D x x 4th - Bi11 Nichols INC D x x . G len Andrews R 5th -W alter Flowers INC D x x 6th - John Buchanan INC R x x Jack Schmarkey D x x defeated T ito Howard in primary 7th - To m Bevill INC D x x defeated M rs. Frank Stewart in prim 8th - Bob Jones INC D x x ALASKA Filing Date - June 1 Primary - August 25 Primary Re sults NAME party anned filed bacl,ground GOVERNOR1S RACE Keith Miller INC R 4/22 appt to fill Hickel term William Egan D former . Governor SENATE RACE Theodore Stevens INC R 3/21 appt to fill Bartlett term St. -
Ed Koch & the Spirit of the Times
1941-1944, edited by Lucjan Dobrowszycki, a the dry factuality and restraint with which it was record of the destruction of a major Jewish commu- written. And the memory survives, we may be sure, nity in eastern Europe compiled by some of its among people who remember and mourn without members, a record all the more moving because of so much as issuing a press release. ❑ Jim Sleeper Ed Koch & the Spirit of the Times It's not a bad idea to remember that there are New be saying much; one can quibble about statistics Yorkers politically to the right of Ed Koch, a fact and abuses of power; but the fact remains. often obscured by the mayor's own penchant for The cost to the civic discourse is tremendous. flailing his erstwhile liberal allies. Watching him Koch's wisecracks only temporarily defuse racist savage Bella Abzug, you could forget that he really fear by stroking it, draining the political nervous isn't the Lester Maddox that Jody Powell thought system of resiliency in the long run. Koch might he was. Koch is more complex than that, in ways counter that the city's white ethnic and middle- we'd do well to understand. class nerves were so far gone by the time he took Watch him, for example, fielding questions at a office in 1978 that only his vaudeville holds the community meeting of politically conservative Or- body politic together at all, coupled as it is with his thodox Jews who oppose his affirmative-action poli- traditional reformer's probity in appointing capa- cies, his support for gay rights, and, sotto voce, his ble judges and administrators who are generally stinginess with patronage.