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Incorporating the Lonely Star: How Puerto Rico Became Incorporated and Earned a Place in the Sisterhood of States.

Authors :
Santana, Willie
Source :
Tennessee Journal of Law & Policy. Spring2014, Vol. 9 Issue 3, p433-473. 41p.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

The article explores the history of the incorporation of Puerto Rico which earned a place in the U.S. territory. It states that 400,000 Puerto Ricans have served in the U.S. military and have emerged to the highest levels of American society. It notes that the sacrifices made by Puerto Ricans in the past century had resulted into significant integration of the island into American society.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
19404131
Volume :
9
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Tennessee Journal of Law & Policy
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
96853242