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When did the first Puerto Ricans move to the United States
Season 1
Episode 32
Published 1 year ago
Description
Puerto Ricans began migrating to the United States in significant numbers in the early 20th century, especially after Puerto Rico became a U.S. territory in 1898 and Puerto Ricans were granted U.S. citizenship in 1917 through the Jones-Shafroth Act. Here's a breakdown of when, where, and what they experienced: