Luis Muñoz Marín Way (Bronx)
Present name:None
Location:At the intersection of Kingsbridge Road and Jerome Avenue
Honoree: Luis Muñoz Marín (1898-1980) was a Puerto Rican poet, journalist, politician and statesman who was considered the “Architect of the Commonwealth.” He helped found the Popular Democratic Party of Puerto Rico which won a majority in the Senate of Puerto Rico with Muñoz Marín serving as the president. He got Puerto Rico included in New Deal programs and Operation Boot Strap. These improved the standard of living of many living on the island. As Governor, he worked closely with the United States to create Puerto Rico’s Constitution and to change its status to that of a commonwealth. (Cabrera)
LL:2015/15