Category: Context of islands
#TBT: May 15, 2025
On May 15, 1981, Mount Pagan erupted, with lava flows covering a large part of the island’s...
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#TBT: May 8, 2025
On May 6, 2020, The New York Times published the article ‘A Place in the U.S. With No...
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New independence plan outlines economic vision for sovereign Puerto Rico
A new economic development plan drafted by independence advocates proposes a detailed framework...
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How the Trump executive orders are impacting the US territories
In the first 90 days of President Trump’s administration, he signed 130 executive orders,...
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#TBT: May 1, 2025
On May 17, 1921, Rear Admiral Summer E.W. Kitelle, the third governor under the Naval Department,...
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#TBT: April 24, 2025
On April 23, 1898, Maria Cristina, in the name of her son, King Alfonso XIII, and as Queen Regent...
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#TBT: April 17, 2025
On April 17, 1976, The New York Times published Jose Cabranes’ “Annexation of the...
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How FEMA’s dissolution could impact the US territories
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), established in 1979 under the United States...
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New report says overturning Insular Cases would not trigger new taxes
A new report released by Right to Democracy, a nonprofit advocating for equity and...
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#TBT: April 10, 2025
On April 17, 1900 the United States flag was officially raised on Sogelau Hill in Fagatogo,...
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#TBT: April 3, 2025
Danish Ambassador Constantin Brun receives a check for $25 million, finalizing the sale of the...
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#TBT: March 27, 2025
On March 27, 2020, United States President Donald Trump approved a disaster declaration for Guam...
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