D.C. and Puerto Rico statehood: Quick Facts

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The Jefferson Memorial is seen across the Tidal Basin, framed by blooming pink cherry blossom branches in Washington, D.C., with the monument reflected in the water.

Aerial view of beachfront hotels lining the shore between the turquoise waters of Condado Lagoon and the Atlantic Ocean in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Tutuila Island in American Samoa

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