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#TBT: October 19, 2023

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#TBT: October 19, 2023

On October 18, 1898, with the Spanish–American War nearly over, the United States raised its flag over Puerto Rico, officially taking possession of the former Spanish colony, formalizing US authority over the one million inhabitants in the territory.

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William-José Vélez González is a native from Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, and a graduate from Florida International University in biomedical engineering, engineering management, and international relations. A designer with a strong interest in science, policy, and innovation, he previously served as the national executive vice president of the Puerto Rico Statehood Students Association. William-José lives in Washington, DC, where he works at the Children's National Research Institute and runs Opsin, a nonprofit design studio dedicated to making design more accessible. You can see him on Love is Blind as Lydia's brother. He is the founder and Editor in Chief of Pasquines.

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