Governor Rafael Hernandez Colon (Puerto Rico) - Photograph Signed

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RAFAEL HERNANDEZ COLON His signature as Governor, on a sheet bearing the gold seal and ribbon of the State of Maryland Photograph signed: "R Hernandez Colon". B/w, 8x10. Rafael Hernandez Colon (b. 1936) was Puerto Rico's Secretary of Justice and a member of the island's Senate before winning the first of three nonconsecutive terms as Governor (1973-1977, 1985-1993). Inheriting serious fiscal problems from his predecessors and - his critics argued - aggravating them in his first term, he lost his first bid for re-election, finally prevailing 8 years later against the rival who had defeated him twice (Carlos Romero Barcelo). A leader of the Popular Democratic, he advocates continued Commonwealth status for Puerto Rico, opposing both statehood and independence. Ink note (unknown hand) on verso. Otherwise, fine condition. - Please contact us if you have any questions or require additional information. HFSID 315652

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