The Spanish were among the first Europeans to explore what is now the United States, and the first to found a permanent settlement here (St. Augustine, Florida, in 1565). From Alaska's Madre de Dios Island to Mexico, Maine, the United States is dotted with Spanish place names.Here are a few. Alamo: poplar..he Spanish were among the first Europeans to explore what is now the United States, and the first to found a permanent settlement here (St. Augustine, Florida, in 1565). From Alaska's Madre de Dios Island to Mexico, Maine, the United States is dotted with Spanish place names. Here are a few. Alamo: poplar..
Blessed John Henry Newmanâs Story. John Henry Newman, the 19th-centuryâs most important English-speaking Roman Catholic theologian, spent the first half of his life as an Anglican and the second half as a Roman Catholic. He was a priest, popular preacher, writer, and eminent theologian in both Churches.
Life and career [edit]. Newman was born in Los Angeles, California, the son of Mississippi-born Martha Louis (nee NÃ©e) montgomery And hollywood Composer Alfred. newmane is the brother of Thomas Newman, Maria Newman and the cousin of Randy Newman, all of whom are also composers. He is also the nephew of composers Lionel Newman and Emil Newman. An accomplished violinist, and successful concert conductor, Newman was educated at the University of Southern California.