José E. Colón
| José E. Colón | |
|---|---|
| Governor of Puerto Rico Interim | |
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In office June 25, 1939 – September 11, 1939 | |
| President | Franklin D. Roosevelt |
| Preceded by | Blanton C. Winship |
| Succeeded by | William D. Leahy |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | Puerto Rican |
| Profession | politician |
José E. Colón was acting Governor of Puerto Rico between June 25, 1939 and September 11, 1939 after the previous governor, Blanton C. Winship, was removed from office by President Franklin D. Roosevelt for alleged abuse of his authority in depriving the people of Puerto Rico of their civil rights. (See the Ponce Massacre). Mr. Winship was formally removed from office May 12, 1939.
Military career
Colón was born in the municipality of Ponce on February 5, 1889.[1]
In 1912, Colón left the University of Pennsylvania after completing his studies to become a civil engineer.[1] Upon his return to Puerto Rico, he began employment in this field, continuing this as his civil job for the following decades.[1] As an engineer, Colón participated in project commissioned by the Departamento de Obras Públicas and a number of colonial governors, receiving funds from the former or the insular legislature.[2]
Colón served in the Puerto Rico National Guard, reaching the rank of Infantry Captain in 1917.[2] In 1923, he was ascended to the rank of Commander, which he would retain during the following five years.[2] On July 1, 1928, Colón was ascended to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.[2] On October 15, 1940, Colón was activated by the United States Army and assigned command of the 296th Regiment of Infantry.[2] As a consequence, he abandoned his civil job.[2] Colón was reassigned to command Campamento Tortuguero, where he supervised the first special training assigned to the PRNG.[2] Afterwards, he joined the government in other functions.[3] He died in Hato Rey.[3]
References
Citations
- 1 2 3 Norat 1987, pp. 451
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Norat 1987, pp. 452
- 1 2 Norat 1987, pp. 453
Bibliography
- Norat, José Angel (March 27, 1987). Historia y Tradiciones: Guardia Nacional de Puerto Rico - Cinco Centurias... En Guardia. Esmaco Printers.
External links
- Five Years of Tyranny, congressional testimony about the removal of Governor Winship
- List of Puerto Rico Governors on WorldStatesmen.org
| Preceded by Blanton C. Winship |
Governor of Puerto Rico acting 1939 |
Succeeded by William D. Leahy |