People February 17, 2017 - 9:47 am

Clinton: the late Oscar de la Renta an exemplary immigrant

New York.- Duringa ceremony on Thursday Hillary Clinton lauded the late prominent designer Oscar de la Renta for his contributions forimmigrants, who like himself went to the United States in search of their dream,AP reports.

Speaking at a ceremony at the US PostalService in which 11 postage stamps were unveiled to commemorate De la Renta,Clinton said the designer was an immigrant and asked "aren’t we proud andgrateful that he was?"

"There are many, many more immigrantswith the love of the United States that Oscar de la Renta exemplified everyday," Clinton said.

De la Renta, who died in 2014 at age 82,dressed every First Lady from Jacqueline Kennedy to Michelle Obama.

COVID-19

April 30, 2024 - 10:04 am

SeNaSa hires more than 1,500 doctors

April 26, 2024 - 9:23 am

Pro Consumidor clears rice brands of harmful metals

April 22, 2024 - 1:21 pm

Ney Arias Lora Hospital and CMD appeal ruling

April 15, 2024 - 8:40 am

Cyber attack exposes Covid-19 vaccination records in Dominican Republic

MOST READ

World

Seven countries to contribute mission agents to Haiti

Tourism

Cuba shows interest in exploring opportunities in Dominican tourism

Local

Scientific study reveals oil generation potential in Dominican Republic’s basins

Tourism

Hyatt to add 1,000 rooms in Dominican Republic with two new hotels

MORE NEWS

North Coast

Puerto Plata strengthens its boom in cruise ships: 43 vessels will arrive in May

Tourism

U.S. Consul: “The Dominican Republic is a very safe tourist destination”

Bavaro & Punta Cana

Punta Cana Airport, at the forefront: it will renovate its Terminal A

Economy

Beverage industry provides nearly 60,000 jobs