The provocative social realist artist José David Alfaro Siqueiros was born in Camargo, Mexico, on December 29, 1896. Siqueiros was one of the founders of the mural movement in Mexico, and he was also an active labor organizer and member of Mexico’s Communist party. Siqueiros didn’t live no ho-hum life. A global citizen, he taught art… Continue reading José David Alfaro Siqueiros, Artist
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Congressman Joachim Fernández 1896
August 14, 1896 is the birthday of politician, officer and gentleman, Joachim Fernández, born in New Orleans, Louisiana. Fernández began his public service career as a tariff agent, and was elected to the state legislature in 1923. He was later elected to the US House of Representatives and reelected four times. Fernández served in Congress during… Continue reading Congressman Joachim Fernández 1896
US Marines Invade Nicaragua in 1896 … again!
On May 2, 1896, undocumented US Marines invaded the sovereign nation of Nicaragua, ostensibly “to protect US interests” during a period of political unrest. The undocumented Marines landed at Corinto on the Pacific coast of the country. Corinto is now a small, peaceful beach town, and one of Nicaragua’s largest ports and a popular stop… Continue reading US Marines Invade Nicaragua in 1896 … again!