United States Capitol Shooting Incident (1954) - Revolutionary Legacy

Revolutionary Legacy

The attack of March 1, 1954 is considered one of the most important revolutionary acts in the history of the Puerto Rican independence movement. It represents the fourth uprising of the Puerto Rican people in defiance of a colonial power. The first three were the Grito de Lares, the Intentona de Yauco and the Puerto Rican Nationalist Party Revolts of the 1950s.

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