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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Puerto Rico Resident Commissioner criticizes statehood lobbying efforts citing questionable numbers
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Stranded by status: The lack of territorial parity in the news
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Stranded by status: Plaskett’s call for equal voting rights
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- Congress
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Pacific territories' role in national security discussed in US House subcommittee hearing
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Puerto Rico Resident Commissioner criticizes statehood lobbying efforts citing questionable numbers
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Northern Mariana Islands Delegate King-Hinds joins Congressional Hispanic Conference in urging Speaker Johnson not to cut essential program funding
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- Economy
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Cutting funding for science can have consequences for the economy, US technological competitiveness
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Puerto Rico Advisory Committee publishes second memorandum on economic perspectives and the Insular Cases
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US Virgin Islands governor proposes legislation aimed at increasing cruise calls to St. Croix
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