Foraker
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Foraker
First recorded in 1895–1900; named after Joseph B. Foraker (1846-1917), U.S. governor and senator from Ohio
Example Sentences
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The Foraker Act of 1900 established free trade between the island and the U.S. and placed Puerto Rico under the American monetary system and tariff provision.
From US News ● Jun. 23, 2016
“We have to make sure the big organization is held accountable so Annie’s doesn’t get lost in the big organization,” Mr. Foraker said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2015
"The idea from the beginning was let's get everything we need from the mother ship and keep everything else away," said Annie's President John Foraker.
From Reuters ● Aug. 21, 2015
The Foraker Act of 1900 established Puerto Rico as an American territory with its own civil government.
From Textbooks ● Dec. 30, 2014
Senator Foraker very well knew that his opposition to this bill would not strengthen him at home, but he disregarded that fact and opposed it because he believed it was contrary to our treaty obligations.
From Fifty Years of Public Service by Cullom, Shelby M.
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