Category Archives: Presidential Politics

Richard Nixon for President, 1972

President Nixon reached out to Latino voters with gusto in 1972. He campaigned on having appointed Latinos to high level posts and having expanded social uplift programs. Continue reading

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Adlai Stevenson for President, 1956

Copy of Spanish language pro-Stevenson campaign circular issued by a Puerto Rican and Spanish support committee in New York in 1956. Continue reading

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Senator Mel Martinez and GOP Moderates

New biography on former Senator Mel Martinez from Florida tells a wonderful personal story and provides a powerful warning to the Republican Party on why they have trouble courting Hispanics. Continue reading

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