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1 day ago · The recorded military history of Puerto Rico encompasses the period from the 16th century, when Spanish conquistadores battled native Taínos in the rebellion of 1511, to the present employment of Puerto Ricans in the United States Armed Forces in the military campaigns in Afghanistan and Iraq . Puerto Rico was part of the Spanish Empire for ...
1 day ago · History First Spanish designs Discovery La Capitana, the Captain's Ensign of Columbus's Ships The introduction of a flag in Puerto Rico can be traced back to November 19, 1493 when Christopher Columbus landed on the island's shore, and with the flag appointed to him by the Spanish Crown, claimed the island, originally known by its native Taíno people as Borikén, in the name of Spain, calling ...
2 days ago · The following year, the colony was abandoned in favor of a nearby island on the coast, named Puerto Rico (Rich Port), which had a suitable harbor. In 1511, a second settlement, San Germán was established in the southwestern part of the island. During the 1520s, the island took the name of Puerto Rico while the port became San Juan.
4 days ago · Taino, Arawakan-speaking people who at the time of Christopher Columbus’s exploration inhabited what are now Cuba, Jamaica, Hispaniola (Haiti and the Dominican Republic), Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
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3 days ago · Bloomsbury Encyclopedia of the American Enlightenment. Comprehensive original essays that target key individuals and “often overlooked secondary figures” of the American Enlightenment such as Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, David Rittenhouse, and Jonathan Edwards. Encyclopedia of African American History, 1619-1896.
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5 days ago · The similarities between the Cuban (top) and Puerto Rican (bottom) flags are not accidental. The Cuban flag was designed in 1849 by Narciso López, a pro-independence exile living in New York City. The design for the Puerto Rican flag was adopted by a committee of exiles living in New York during the mid-1890s. While it is not known for sure ...
3 days ago · San Juan, the capital of Puerto Rico, is a vibrant city with a rich history, beautiful beaches, and a lively cultural scene. From its colorful street art to its iconic El Morro Fortress, there’s something for everyone to explore and enjoy. With its blend of historical landmarks, vibrant festivals, and diverse culinary scene, San Juan offers a ...
