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Tomás Estrada Palma
Tomás Estrada Palma ( July 9, 1835 – November 4, 1908) was a Cubanpolitician, the president of The Republic of Cuba in Arms during the Ten Years' War, and the firstPresident of Cuba, between May 20, 1902, and September 28, 1906.
His collateral career as a New York City area educator and writer enabled Estrada Palma to create pro-Cuban literature aimed at gaining sympathy, assistance and publicity. He was eventually successful in garnering the attention of influential Americans. He was an early and persistent voice calling for the United States to intervene in Cuba on humanitarian grounds.
During his presidency his major accomplishments include improving Cuba's infrastructure, communication, and public health.
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Tomás Estrada Palma ( July 9, 1835 – November 4, 1908) was a Cuban politician, the president of The Republic of Cuba in Arms during the Ten Years' War, and the first President of Cuba, between May 20, 1902, and September 28, 1906.
His collateral career as a New York City area educator and writer enabled Estrada Palma to create pro-Cuban literature aimed at gaining sympathy, assistance and publicity. He was eventually successful in garnering the attention of influential Americans. He was an early and persistent voice calling for the United States to intervene in Cuba on humanitarian grounds.
During his presidency his major accomplishments include improving Cuba's infrastructure, communication, and public health.
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