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Why was Dennis Chavez important?
He was the first full-term Hispanic U.S. Senator in 1935.
Which hispanic American was the first full term Hispanic US Senator?
Dennis Chaves
Name the two New Mexicans honored at the US Capital's Statuary Hall?
Dionisio "Dennis" Chavez, US Senator from 1935-1962 and the first native born Hispanic elected to the US Senate. He was the first NM Senator to be born in New Mexico and is one of only two US Hispanic Senators in history. Po'pay of the Ohkay Owingeh and the leader of the Pueblo Indian Revolt against the Spanish Colony in 1680.
What is the name of the Mexican American man who served as US senator from 1935-1962?
The Mexican American man who served as a U.S. senator from 1935 to 1962 is Dennis Chávez. He was the first Hispanic elected to the U.S. Senate and represented New Mexico. Chávez was known for his advocacy for civil rights and social justice during his time in office.
What are the top hispanic scholarships in the US?
Hispanic Scholarship Fund and The National Hispanic Recognition Program are the two top Hispanic scholarships in the US.
How old is Conrad Burns?
Former US senator Conrad Burns was 81 years old when he died on April 28, 2016 (birthdate: January 25, 1935).
What are the holidays celebrated in the US to honor Hispanic contributions?
Hispanic Hetitage Month
Before Barack Obama was US senator he was senator from what state?
He was the junior senator from Illinois.
What does the senator represtent?
A US senator represents his state.
Us senator from confederate state and president?
Andrew Johnson was a US Senator from TN and went on to be US president. Jefferson Davis was Us Senator from Miss. and went on to be Confederate president.
Which hispanic group is the largest in the US?
Mexican Americans are the largest Hispanic group in the US.
Who has more power a state Senator or a US Senator?
A U.S. Senator has more power.
