Joseph Marion Hernández, the first Latinx to serve in Congress and the first Delegate from the territory of Florida, began his term on September 30, 1822. Hernández was born in St. Augustine Florida. He served in the US Army during the Florida Indian Wars, earning an appointment as Brigadier General of the Mounted Volunteers. Joseph… Continue reading Congressman Joseph Marion Hernández 1822
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Brazilian Independence 1822
On September 7, 1822, the nation of Brazil declared its independence from Portugal. Brazil is the largest country in South America and is the world’s fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population, with over 211 million beautiful people (2019 population) and the 12th largest Gross Domestic Product (2020 GDP) in the world. El 7 de septiembre de 1822,… Continue reading Brazilian Independence 1822
A Message from Monroe 1822
Fortunately, during at least the 18th Century, US Presidents issued dignified and respectful statements about South American sovereignty, in sharp contrast to our 21st Century Tweeter-in-Chief. On March 8, 1822, President James Monroe sent a message to Congress demanding recognition of five Spanish American nations: Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru. In his message, Monroe… Continue reading A Message from Monroe 1822