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July 25: a day with many meanings
July 25: a day with many meanings
During the Spanish-American War, U.S. armed forces under the command of General Nelson A. Miles invaded Puerto Rico on July 25, 1898, and took possession of the Island.
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  • History
  • 02/08/2021
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Sotero Figueroa Hernández
Sotero Figueroa Hernández
One of the most tireless defenders of independence for Puerto Rico under Spanish colonial rule, Sotero Figueroa was a mulatto artisan who, in addition to working as a typographer, was also a journalist, poet and playwright.
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  • Diaspora
  • 24/06/2021
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José De Diego Martínez
José De Diego Martínez
José de Diego was born in Aguadilla on April 16, 1866. His parents were Felipe de Diego and Elisa Martínez.
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  • 24/06/2021
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Ramón Emeterio Betances
Ramón Emeterio Betances
Ramón Emeterio Betances Alacán was the son of Felipe Betances, a Dominican immigrant tied to the world of the sugar trade and business, and María del Carmen Alacán, a native of Cabo Rojo.
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  • Sciences
  • 23/05/2021
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The Puerto Rican Diaspora in the United States: Its Population and Historical Evolution
The Puerto Rican Diaspora in the United States: Its Population and Historical Evolution
In 2018, the Puerto Rican population in the United States reached 5.8 million, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
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  • 20/05/2021
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Objetos con historia: la Colección Teodoro Vidal Santoni
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