On April 20, 1898, President William McKinley (R) signed a Joint Resolution for war with Spain, leading to the Spanish American War and, subsequently, to the US acquisition of Puerto Rico and Guam as new territories.
#TBT: April 20, 2023
- Status
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How Democrats and Republicans have shifted their positions on Puerto Rico's status
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USVI committee argues federal policies infringe on civil rights
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How the Northern Mariana Islands still live in the shadow of the Insular Cases
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- Congress
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Sablan re-introduces Insular Mid-decade Census Act
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US House committee moves to curtail drug usage and transport in the Caribbean
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Clash between conservation and culture over NOAA reclassification of Guam giant clams
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- Economy
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US Virgin Islands governor proposes legislation aimed at increasing cruise calls to St. Croix
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Airline issues threaten Northern Mariana Islands
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Chick-fil-A announces plans to expand in Puerto Rico
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