How Puerto Rico helped the US become a global superpower

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Puerto Rico’s contribution to the United States' rise as a global superpower was complex and significant. Its strategic location enabled military dominance in the Western Hemisphere, its people supported American military efforts, and its economy was deeply tied to U.S. interests. Politically and symbolically, it reinforced American authority in the Caribbean and served as a model of U.S.-led development and democracy during the Cold War. Though it has often been treated as a secondary player in U.S. history, Puerto Rico was instrumental in helping the United States project power and influence across the globe throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. Check out our latest videos and don't forget to subscribe: #   / @coquireport