Global political history

Global political history from 3000 BC to the 21st century – political leaders, elections, and more.

The American Empire

Cuba

Governor of Cuba
William Howard Taft*

Date of birth/date of death: b. September 15 1857; d. March 8 1930

1906


Germany

Governor of the American Zone of Occupied Germany
General of the Army Dwight David Eisenhower

Date of birth/date of death: b. October 14 1890; d. March 28 1969

Military ranks: Promoted to Brigadier General, 1941. Promoted to Major General, 1942. Promoted to Lieutenant General, 1942. Promoted to General, 1943. Promoted to General of the Army, 1944.

1945


The Philippines

Governor-General of the Philippines
William Howard Taft

Date of birth/date of death: b. September 15 1857; d. March 8 1930

1901 – 1904