by Eldon Akerman
on Jan 5, 2025
The Unforgotten Tale of Puerto Rican Nationalists and Jimmy Carter's Controversial Decision
In 1954, four Puerto Rican nationalists attacked the U.S. Capitol to protest Puerto Rico's status. While shots rang through the halls of Congress, five were injured, sparking international attention. They were jailed, but President Carter's 1979 pardon and the continued disparities in protest treatment remain pivotal topics in racial justice conversations today.