jan 1, 1917 - 1917: Jones Act
Description:
Granted U.S. Citizenship to anyone born in Puerto Rico on or after April 25, 1898. It also created the Senate of Puerto Rico, established a bill of rights, and authorized the election of a Resident Commissioner (previously appointed by the President) to a four-year term. The act also exempted Puerto Rican bonds from federal, state, and local taxes regardless of where the bond holder residesAdded to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1917
Now
~ 109 years ago