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Puerto Ricans Thrive Bicentennial Rites in San Juan
San Juan leads Puerto Rico Bicentennial celebrations with a parade at Fortaleza. Mayor Romero-Barceló promotes Puerto Rico’s strong military contributions, noting many residents have served in U.S. armed forces. He cites Juan Ponce de León as the first European to reach the U.S. mainland.
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San Juan
Puerto Rico
U.S
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
Caribbean
Florida
Marra Fortress
United States
U.S. Army
Navy
Carlos Romer- Barcelo
Romero-Barcelo
New Progressive Party
Juan Ponce de Leon
St.Augustine
Fla