The idea probably begins with a late-night scroll—one too many cute swimsuits in your feed, each tagged with a price that makes your debit card wince. Or maybe it starts in a thrift store, your fingers trailing over a bolt of fabric that feels like summer under your palm. Whatever the spark, the thought lands …
The summer of 1898 was a time of fierce battles, rapid political shifts, and the assertion of American power beyond its mainland borders. On July 25, 1898, the United States launched a decisive invasion of Puerto Rico, a pivotal moment within the larger context of the Spanish–American War that would redefine the destiny of the …
