Carlos manuel de cespedes biography of mahatma
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List of national founders
List of people credited with creating the state
"Founding fathers" redirects here. For the founding fathers of the United States, see Founding Fathers of the United States. For the founding fathers of the European Union, see Founding fathers of the europeisk Union.
"Founding Father" redirects here. For the short story by Isaac Asimov, see Founding Father (short story).
Further information: Father of the Nation
The following is a list of national founders of sovereign states who were credited with establishing a state. National founders are typically those who played an influential role in setting up the systems of governance, (i.e., political struktur form of government, and constitution), of the country. They can also be military leaders of a war of independence that led to the establishment of a sovereign state.
Africa
[edit]Burkina Faso
[edit]Maurice Yaméogo was the first Upper Voltese premier of French Upper Volta, being appointed in 1958
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A Year in History: 1933 Timeline
Throughout 1933, many unforgettable events made headline news across the world. The year saw many political changes that would pave the way for the Second World War, such as Adolf Hitler rising to power in German and beginning his rule as dictator for a minimum of four years. Gaining an incredibly influential position, the Nazi Party eliminated political opposition to govern a single-party state, and the year marked the start of their persecution of certain members of society opposed to fascism, including Jewish people and communists.
Across the pond, the United States (and the rest of the world) was deep into the Great Depression, and the nation welcomed a new President, Franklin D. Roosevelt, to tackle unemployment and the country’s failing economy. In other, more positive news, the first singing telegram was delivered in New York City, and the original King Kong film had its premiere. You can explore original 1933 newspapers for yourself in our
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Indian President to meet intense working agenda in Cuba
HAVANA, Cuba, Jun 22 (ACN) As part of his first official visit to Cuba, Ram Nath Kovind, President of India, will carry out this Friday an intense agenda, which includes the laying of a floral wreath to the monument erected to Mahatma Gandhi, independence leader of the Asian country.
The president will visit the Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, pay tribute to the National Hero, José Martí, give a keynote lecture in the Aula Magna of the University of Havana and tour the Historic Center of Old Havana.
He is expected to hold talks with his Cuban counterpart Miguel Díaz-Canel and to participate in the signing of memoranda of understanding in areas such as biotechnology, traditional medicine, medicinal plants and homeopathy.
Kovind arrived yesterday afternoon in Santiago de Cuba, where he was received by Beatriz Johnson Urrutia, member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba, vice-pr