In Puerto Rico, Statehood Vs. Commonwealth Debate Continues. / Ivan Roman.
by Roman, Ivan; SIRS Publishing, Inc.
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BookSeries: SIRS Enduring Issues 2003Article 53Global Issues. Publisher: KRT News Service, 2002ISSN: 1522-3221;.Subject(s): Independence movements | Statehood (American politics) | Puerto Rico -- Politics and government | United States -- Territories and possessionsDDC classification: 050 Summary: "The Popular Democratic Party likes to tout the island's ties to a strong U.S. economy that made it a richer, industrialized society while allowing Puerto Ricans--U.S. citizens since 1917--to preserve their culture and language. However, as the commonwealth enters its 50th year Thursday [July 25, 2002], it is showing clear signs that the status forged as an alternative to statehood and independence in 1952 is outgrowing itself." (ORLANDO SENTINEL) This article debates whether Puerto Rico should become a state or remain a commonwealth.
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Originally Published: In Puerto Rico, Statehood Vs. Commonwealth Debate Continues, July 24, 2002; pp. n.p..
"The Popular Democratic Party likes to tout the island's ties to a strong U.S. economy that made it a richer, industrialized society while allowing Puerto Ricans--U.S. citizens since 1917--to preserve their culture and language. However, as the commonwealth enters its 50th year Thursday [July 25, 2002], it is showing clear signs that the status forged as an alternative to statehood and independence in 1952 is outgrowing itself." (ORLANDO SENTINEL) This article debates whether Puerto Rico should become a state or remain a commonwealth.
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