Ep79 How Puerto Rico Helped Win the American Revolution

How did Puerto Rico help shape the birth of the United States? Most Americans know about George Washington, Lexington, Yorktown, and the Declaration of Independence. But few know that while the Continental Army fought in the north, another war was unfolding across the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean. In this episode of Chronicles & Cocktails, we explore Puerto Rico's forgotten role in the American Revolutionary War through the story of Bernardo de Gálvez, the Spanish campaign against Britain, the strategic importance of San Juan, the Mayagüez Incident, and the multinational effort that helped secure American independence. We'll also celebrate Independence Day with a patriotic Puerto Rican Piña Colada inspired by the colors of the American flag. This is a story of Puerto Rico, Spain, and the birth of the United States that deserves to be remembered. Sources featured in this episode • U.S. Department of Defense – Puerto Ricans Represented Throughout U.S. Military History • Library of Congress • National Park Service • American Battlefield Trust • Archivo General de Indias (Seville) • Bernardo de Gálvez historical correspondence • Spanish military records • Spanish Borderlands Studies Subscribe for new episodes on Puerto Rico's past, its spirits, and the stories that connect them. 🔗 Stay Connected YouTube Channel:    / @chroniclesandcocktails   Instagram:   / chroniclesandcocktails   TikTok:   / chroniclesandcocktails   Website: https://chroniclesandcocktails.com/ Utuado News: https://utuadohoy.com/ Cocktail Experiences: https://fiestabarpr.com/ MGT Events: https://mgteventspr.com/ Get my books Garabato: Mi ruta hacia ti https://amzn.to/46IaXPt Historias en la Historia de Utuado https://amzn.to/4qc0xPP Josué is a Puerto Rican history lover, writer, mixologist, and founder of Chronicles & Cocktails, where history, travel, culture, and cocktails come together to tell the stories that shaped Puerto Rico and its place in the world. If you enjoyed this episode, consider becoming a Channel Member or leaving a Super Thanks to help support future research, travel, and production. Thank you for watching. Salud! Join Chronicles & Cocktails and get access to members-only perks, behind-the-scenes content, and deeper conversations. 👉 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClky...