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
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
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
- ^ 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.