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Cheryl Ann Araujo (1961–1986) Portuguese-American rape survivor whose case became national news, and was the basis of the 1988 film The Accused. Joseph "The Animal" Barboza (September 20, 1932 – February 11, 1976) Portuguese-American mafioso and one of the most feared mob hitmen during the 1960s. He is reputed to have murdered at least 26 ...
Pages in category "American people of Portuguese descent" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 539 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
A general contribution the Portuguese people have made to American music is the ukulele, which originated in Madeira and was initially popularized in the Kingdom of Hawaii. [10] John Philip Sousa was a famous Portuguese American composer most known for his patriotic compositions.
In the late 19th century, many Portuguese, mainly from the islands of Azores and Madeira, migrated to the United States and established communities in cities such as Fall River, Massachusetts, New Bedford, Massachusetts; and San Jose, California.
This category page lists citizens of the United States of both full or partial Portuguese (ethnic or national) origin or descent according to certain occupations. This is a container category . Due to its scope, it should contain only subcategories .
Portuguese merchants have been trading in the West Indies. To such an extent, that, for instance, for the Portuguese town of Póvoa de Varzim, most of its seafarers dying abroad, most of the deaths occurred in the Route of the Antilles, in the West Indies. At the turn of the 17th century, with the union with Castile, the Spanish kings favored ...
An author, a school superintendent, and a Portuguese-American band were among those honored at the 40th Heritage Day of Portugal at Mass. State House. Portuguese-American contributions celebrated ...
Pages in category "Portuguese people of American descent" The following 10 pages are in this category, out of 10 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .