For months, Rodriguez appealed to various officials, including congressmen and the Governor of Tolima Department.

The wealthy elite of nearby Washington, including congressmen and their families, expecting an easy Union victory, had come to picnic and watch the battle.

Many notable people including a Supreme Court Justice, several congressmen, soldiers and inventors are interred in the cemetery.

Because of the spiritual quality and enthusiasm toward nature expressed in his writings, he was able to inspire readers, including presidents and congressmen, to take action to help preserve large nature areas.

The contest was played on November 23, in front of a crowd of nearly 70,000 spectators, including congressmen and high-ranking military officials.

Over the years many famous men have passed through the doors of Gonzaga, including athletes, senators, congressmen, a governor, and Presidential candidates.

Commemorating the 300th anniversary of the founding of Jamestown, the exposition brought many prominent people including President Theodore Roosevelt, congressmen, senators, and diplomats from 21 countries.

The elite came to stay at Union Hall, including millionaires, governors, senators, congressmen, judges, presidents, literary figures, and many others.

The FARC are holding more that 1 000 hostages, including congressmen, members of the security forces and the ex-presidential candidate Ingrid Betancur, who has both Colombian and French citizenship.

The school included in its students the daughters of prominent men in Washington, including senators and congressmen.