1789 – New Jersey becomes the first U.S. state to ratify the Bill of Rights.
See ... we are not renown for just the "Jersey Shore" show.
1906 In San Juan, President Theodore Roosevelt pledges citizenship for Puerto Rican people...
--- Ol' Ricky Could Make Lucille Hit The High Notes...
1906 In San Juan, President Theodore Roosevelt pledges citizenship for Puerto Rican people...
... and City Counselor Vito Marcantonio (and his successor, Adam Clayton Powell) flew the citizens into New York City for a promise of their vote.
(SS … Ricky was Cuban.)
Carl,
That's a fact!