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How much did it cost US to acquire its territories? What to know as Trump escalates calls to take Greenland
The U.S. initially acquired the rights to build and operate the Panama Canal in 1903 through the Hay–Bunau–Varilla Treaty ...
Senators debate Trump's plan to purchase Greenland
Following President Donald Trump's call for the United States to acquire Greenland, U.S. senators coalesced Wednesday around ...
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Why Greenland Remains a Strategic Target for the United States
Greenland, a vast island covered mostly in ice and located in the Arctic, might seem like a remote, uninhabited land to many.
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Commentary: Trump means business when it comes to Greenland — Bonner Russell Cohen
Greenland is strategic in location and natural resources, and Trump is wise to recognize the implications of allowing it to ...
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How the U.S. acquired its lands — as Trump eyes territorial expansion
In 1846, the United States and Britain signed a treaty to delineate the Oregon Territory, with the border being settled on the 49th parallel except for Vancouver Island, which went to Canada.
Greenlanders explore Pacific Islands’ relationship with Washington
Greenland’s representative in the United States met recently with at least one ambassador from the Pacific Islands to learn ...
As Trump fights to acquire Greenland, the island's population assesses its options
Why is the U.S. president so intent on acquiring Greenland? How can Denmark maintain ownership of the autonomous region? And ...
Capitol Hill gets Greenland envy
American efforts to acquire Greenland date back to the 1860s, but the current momentum towards the project dates back to 2019 when Trump privately floated the idea during his first administration. It ...