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Book Synopsis: In 1950, after over fifty years of military occupation and colonial rule, the Nationalist Party of Puerto Rico staged an unsuccessful armed insurrection against the United States. Violence swept through the island: assassins were sent to kill President Harry Truman, gunfights roared in eight towns, police stations and post offices were burned down. In order to suppress this uprising, the US Army deployed thousands of troops and bombarded two towns, marking the first time in history that the US government bombed its own citizens.
Nelson A. Denis tells this powerful story through the controversial life of Pedro Albizu Campos, who served as the president of the Nationalist Party. A lawyer, chemical engineer, and the first Puerto Rican to graduate from Harvard Law School, Albizu Campos was imprisoned for twenty-five years and died under mysterious circumstances. By tracing his life and death, Denis shows how the journey of Albizu Campos is part of a larger story of Puerto Rico and US colonialism.
Through oral histories, personal interviews, eyewitness accounts, congressional testimony, and recently declassified FBI files, War Against All Puerto Ricans tells the story of a forgotten revolution and its context in Puerto Rico’s history, from the US invasion in 1898 to the modern-day struggle for self-determination. Denis provides an unflinching account of the gunfights, prison riots, political intrigue, FBI and CIA covert activity, and mass hysteria that accompanied this tumultuous period in Puerto Rican history.
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Discover the untold story of the forgotten revolution with War Against All Puerto Ricans: Revolution and Terror in America's Colony. This groundbreaking book by Nelson A. Denis unveils the violent struggle for independence that took place in Puerto Rico in 1950. Through the gripping journey of Pedro Albizu Campos, the president of the Nationalist Party, Denis unravels a tale of courage, sacrifice, and the fight against US colonialism.
With meticulous research and first-hand accounts, Denis sheds light on the brutal consequences of the armed insurrection that swept through the island. Experience the chaos as assassins target President Harry Truman, gunfights reverberate in eight towns, and key buildings are set ablaze. Witness history being made as the US Army intervenes, deploying troops and even bombing two towns, a shocking moment in American history.
Delve into the life of Pedro Albizu Campos, a remarkable figure who defied the odds as a lawyer, chemical engineer, and the first Puerto Rican to graduate from Harvard Law School. Imprisoned for twenty-five years, Albizu Campos ultimately passed away under mysterious circumstances. This riveting narrative takes you through his incredible journey, intertwining it with Puerto Rico's struggle for self-determination against US colonialism.
War Against All Puerto Ricans combines oral histories, personal interviews, eyewitness accounts, and declassified FBI files to provide an unvarnished and compelling portrayal of this tumultuous period. Dive into the gunfights, prison riots, political intrigue, and covert activities of the FBI and CIA that shaped Puerto Rican history. No stone is left unturned in this eye-opening exploration.
Join us on this gripping historical journey and gain a deeper understanding of the revolution that challenged America's grip on Puerto Rico. Experience the triumphs, tragedies, and the resilient spirit of a people fighting for their independence. Don't miss out on the opportunity to read War Against All Puerto Ricans: Revolution and Terror in America's Colony today!
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