U.S. military government renames Puerto Rico as Porto Rico
- When
- 1898–1931
- Where
- Puerto Rico
- Episodes
- 2
Following the Treaty of Paris of 1898, the United States changed the island's name to 'Porto Rico'. This alteration persisted until a joint resolution in Congress introduced by Félix Córdova Dávila restored the name 'Puerto Rico' in 1931.
Episodes
- Name Change to Porto Rico
The United States changed the name of the island to Porto Rico following the Treaty of Paris of 1898.
- Name Restoration to Puerto Rico
The name was changed back to Puerto Rico in 1931 by a joint resolution in Congress.
Background and detail
Background. Puerto Rico was acquired by the United States in 1898 following the Spanish–American War. The name was changed to Porto Rico by the United States after the Treaty of Paris of 1898. This change occurred during the period of U.S. military government, which ended with the Foraker Act of 1900 establishing a civil government.
Reversal. The name was changed back to Puerto Rico in 1931 by a joint resolution in Congress introduced by Félix Córdova Dávila. This legislative action reversed the earlier change made by the United States after the Treaty of Paris of 1898.
People involved
- Félix Córdova Dávila · Congressman who introduced the joint resolution
Sources
- Puerto Rico Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-06
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