In 1916 the U.S. signed an agreement for control of St. Thomas, St. John & St. Croix, known as the “Danish West Indies,” in exchange for $25 million & a declaration that the U.S. would “not object to the Danish Govt extending their political & economic interests to the whole of Greenland.
When Congress stays silent, it’s not being cautious. It’s abandoning its responsibility. They need to assert their authority now.
We need briefings, hearings and accountability
@mikethompson.house.gov
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When Congress stays silent, it’s not being cautious. It’s abandoning its responsibility. They need to assert their authority now.
We need briefings, hearings and accountability
@mikethompson.house.gov
@schiff.senate.gov
@padilla.senate.gov
🧵 During segregation, Black artists were barred from most White-owned venues. Out of necessity, they created their own network of clubs, theaters & juke joints — known as the Chitlin’ Circuit. (cont)
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