Luis Munoz Marin

By Jesse Russell

High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles Don Jos Luis Alberto Mu oz Mar n (February 18, 1898 - April 30, 1980) was a Puerto Rican poet, journalist, and politician. Regarded as the "father of modern Puerto Rico," he was the first democratically elected Governor of Puerto Rico. Mu oz Mar n was the son of Luis Mu oz Rivera, a renowned autonomist leader. Following the death of his father, he began writing poetry, eventually publishing two books. After a brief involvement with the Socialist Party, he began developing an ideology based on independence. In 1932, he joined the newly formed Liberal Party of Puerto Rico and ran a successful bid for senator. In 1937, Mu oz Mar n was expelled from the Liberal Party and created a group known as Acci n Social Independentista. One year later, he took part in the foundation of the Popular Democratic Party of Puerto Rico. This party won a majority in the Senate of Puerto Rico, with Mu oz Mar n serving as its president. In 1947, the United States Congress passed legislation that allowed Puerto Rico to elect its own governor. Consequently, Mu oz Mar n ran a successful campaign for the position, taking office on January 2, 1949.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 5510640065
• ISBN13: 9785510640069
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Book on Demand Ltd.
• Length: 190 Pages
• Weight: 0.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.8" x 8.3"