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How long has Puerto Rico been a commonwealth of the US?

Since the 1952 Constitution was established.


When did Puerto Rico become a commonwealth?

A local constitution was approved by a Constitutional Convention on February 6, 1952, ratified by the U.S. Congress, approved by President Truman on July 3 of that year, and proclaimed by Gov. Muñoz Marín on July 25, 1952, the anniversary of the 1898 arrival of U.S. troops.


In 1952 became a commonwealth of the U.S.?

In 1952, Puerto Rico became a commonwealth of the United States, establishing a unique political relationship that granted it a degree of self-governance. This status allowed Puerto Rico to create its own constitution and manage local affairs while still being subject to U.S. federal laws. The commonwealth status has been a topic of ongoing debate regarding its implications for the island's political and economic future.


When was Puerto Rico established as US territory?

Puerto Rico became a US Territory following the Spanish-American War in 1898, and its residents became US citizens in 1917. It has been a US Commonwealth since 1952.


When was Puerto Rico's government established?

Since 1914Puerto Rico has had some form of government since at least 1509. Juan Ponce de Leon was the first governor to actually live on the island during his tenure. He was appointed by the Spanish crown. There was a long string of governors appointed by the crown until the U.S. took possession of the island-territory in 1898.From 1898-1900 Puerto Rico was ruled by a series of military governors appointed by the U.S. Army. From 1900-1949 Puerto Rican governors were appointed by the President of the United States.In 1947, the US Congress passed a law that allowed Puerto Rico to democratically elect its own governor in a November 1948 election. Luis Muñoz Marín became the first democratically elected governor on the island.In 1950 the US Congress allowed Puerto Rico to draft its own constitution. The constitution (closely resembling that of each of the 50 states) was written over the next 18 months. The Puerto Rican Population ratified the Constitution of Puerto Rico on March 3, 1952 with 82% of the vote. On July 25, 1952, Governor Luis Muñoz Marín officially announced the Constitution was in effect. July 25 (Constitution Day) is a holiday in Puerto Rico every year.So...Puerto Rico has had this current form of government (which closely resembles any of the 50 states in the union) for nearly 61 years old as of this post (June 23, 2013).


What year was the puerto rico flag adopted?

Puerto Rico became a US Territory in 1898, but the history of the Flag is quite different. No Flag except the US Flag was allowed to be flown or displayed over Puerto Rico for most of the 20th Century.


Who is the president of Puerto Rico in 2010?

Puerto Rico doesn't vote for President. Puerto Rico's president is the same as the US.Added: Puerto Rico has a Governor .In 1946, President Harry Truman appointed Jesus T. Piñero to the governor's seat. This marked the first time in history that a native Puerto Rican held the highest office on the island. However, Piñero remained in office only until 1948, when Puerto Ricans were allowed to choose their governor for the first time.First Democratically Elected GovernorIn 1948, Luis Muñoz Marín was elected Governor of Puerto Rico. On July 25, 1952, the Constitution of Puerto Rico was approved by the United States Congress. In 1948, Luis Muñoz Marín was elected Governor of Puerto Rico. On July 25, 1952, the Constitution of Puerto Rico was approved by the United States Congress.(Wikpedia)Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico have governors, just like Texas, Florida or any other state. The governor for 2004 was Anibal Acevedo Vila, democrat, Democratic Party of Puerto Rico.


When was the constitution written in Jordan?

The Constitution of Jordan was adopted in 1952.


How was the Puerto Rico flag adopted?

It was adopted as the Official flag of Puerto Rico in 1952, which was then, and is is in 2010 a US Territory.


When did Puerto Rico gain its own constutution?

25 July 1952


What are 3 important events in Puerto Rico?

The 1493 discovery by Christopher Columbus. The 1898 Invasion of Puerto Rico by the US. The 1917 Jones Act granting citizenship to Puerto Ricans.


Did Puerto Rico become part of the US of America?

No, it didn't. But it is a province of the USA, not a state.-----------------------------------------------------Yes, it did, in 1898 it became a territory of the United States, after the signing of the treaty of Paris ending the Spanish American War.In 1900 the Foraker Act gave Puerto Rico a civilian government based on that of the U.S. and created the "Resident Commissioner" position, a non-voting member of Congress (U.S.), the Governor was appointed by Congress (U.S.).In 1917under the Jones Act all Puerto Rican Citizens became citizens of the United States.In 1948 They freely elected their first Democratically Elected Governor, Luis Muñoz Marín.Puerto Rico became a Free and Associated Territory (Commonwealth) of the United States on July 25, 1952, upon ratification of their Constitution.