The Mirabal Sisters a.k.a The Butterflies!

Here is Patria, eldest of the Butterflies.


Well looks like were going to continue on the train that is In The Time Of The Butterflies. So, this time we will be looking the four Mirabal sisters.
The first and oldest is Patria Mercedes Mirabal (February 27, 1924 – November 25, 1960) who was the most religious of the family and (for a short while) wanted to be a nun. This wanting ended when she met  her dream man by the name of Pedrito Gonzales and they tied knot. She was the last sister to join the revolution with her sisters (two of the others).
 

Here is Minerva 3rd oldest.



The third oldest (yeah that's right, I skipped one) and certainly the most passionate about the resistance was Maria Argentina Minerva Mirabal (March 12, 1926-November 25, 1960).  She was the first one to really see the corruptness of Trujillo after her child hood dream of being a lawyer was crushed by Trujillo. When he made physical advances on her and she pushed him away he made sure she would not get the proper licensingto be a lawyer.Eventually she did get married to Monolo Tavarez (who also was in the resistance). She was the first to actively join the revolution.


The youngest sister: Mate.

 The fourth and youngest was Maria Teresa Mirabal (she went by Mate) and lived from October 15, 1936-November 25, 1960. Being closest in age to Minerva (albeit a ten year gap) Mate looked up to her and followed in Minerva's footsteps (especially when it came to the resistance). Mate became the second Mirabal to get involved in the movement underground and married another member named Leandro Guzman (they were introduced by Minerva).


And here is Dede, the only Mirabal sister still living.

Let's not forget Dede (Bélgica Adela "Dedé" Mirabal-Reyes) the only one left alive (March 1, 1925 – present). She is the second oldest and is the only sister that was not actively part of the resistance. However, she did help and support her sisters she was just afraid of the consequences that might happen. Her worst fears were realised when all three of her sisters were assassinated on November 25, 1960. Which has been made The International Day For the Elimination of Violence Towards Women. Dede had alot of Input on the book In The Time of The Butterflies and today is a sort of legend in her own right.
Well there you go for the Mirabal Sisters. Next: We delve into the book!
For additional information on the Butterflies: www.therealdr.com, here is their wiki, and  even more great info!
My Sources: Google.com (bet you didn't see that one coming), the websites above (I know I know, who uses wikipedia?) and the book itself.       If you like, please subcribe. If you don't sorry for making it akward.