Task 3

Famous and interesting people of my culture:

Juan Pablo Duarte (1813-76): Was a national hero of the Dominican Republic. He was the leader of the famous "La Trinitaria" which proclaimed and won independence from Haiti in 1844. He died in Caracas, Venezuela, at the age of 63. His remains were transferred to Dominican soil in 1884, by president(dictator) Ulises Heureaux, and were given a proper burial with honors. His birth is commemorated by Dominicans every January 26.

Juan Marichal: Marichal was born in October 20, 1937, in Laguna Verde, Dominican Republic. He made his MLB debut in7/19/1960. He made his debut with a 2-0 one-hit victory over the Phillies. He was the pride of both the Dominican Republic and the Giants. He won 243 games and lost only 142 over 16 seasons. The high-kicking right hander enjoyed six 20 win seasons, hurled a no-hitter in1963, and was named to nine All-Star teams.

Ozzie Virgil: Virgil was born on May 17, 1933 in Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic. He became the first Dominican to play major league baseball in the U.S. He was an utility player who had a nine year career, played for the New York Giants, Pittsburgh Pirates and San Francisco Giants all of the national league. The Detroit Tigers, Kansas City A's, Baltimore Orioles all of the American league.

Rafael Leonidas Trujillo Molina(Oct 24, 1891-May 30, 1961): Trujillo was dictator of the Dominican Republic. He was first elected to the presidency in 1930, where he eliminated all opposition, thereby acquiring absolute control of the nation. For 31 years he presided over one of the tightest dictatorships in the world. During his power many new hospitals and housing projects were finished. Also public health facilities, harbors, and roads were improved. He died on May 30, 1961 by form of assassination.