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There have been many types of fights for independence in Puerto Rico, some violent and others peaceful. In 1868, the Grito de Lares took place, in which revolutionaries took over the town of Lares and declared the Republic of Puerto Rico. Ramón Emeterio Betances was the leader of this revolt. The revolt was put down by forces loyal to Spain

A number of other leaders, including Jose de Diego, a well-known intellectual and legislator had sought disconnection from the United States via political accomodation. Pedro Albizu Campos was an influential revolutionary leader in the early 20th century. He co-founded the Nationalist Party, a group that used violent means in an attempt to be independent from the United States. In the 1950s, the Nationalists led attacks in the U.S. Capitol building, wounding several legislators. The group also attempted to assassinate PresidentThe President of the United States is the head of state of the United States. Under the U. Constitution, the President is also the chief executive of the federal government and commander in chief of the armed forces. Because of the superpower status of th Harry S. TrumanTruman Order 33rd President Term of Office April 12, 1945 January 20, 1953 Predecessor Franklin Delano Roosevelt Successor Dwight D. Eisenhower Date of Birth Thursday, May 8, 1884 Place of Birth Lamar, Missouri Date of Death Tuesday, December 26, 1972 Pla at Blair HouseBlair House is a guest house for state visitors to Washington, D. in the United States of America). During much of the presidency of Harry Truman, it acted as the residence of the President of the United States, while the interior of the White House, whic.

After Puerto Rico was allowed to have a constitutionThe Constitution of a given organisation defines its form, structure, activities, character, and fundamental rules. To view particular constitutions, refer to the list of national constitutions. The term comes from Latin constitutio which referred to any in 1952Summary of notable events in 1952 . Events January events January 8 West Germany has 8 million refugees inside its borders. January 24 Sudden heavy snowfall in Algeria. January 24 Vincent Massey sworn in as first Canada-born Governor-General of Canada. and after official suppression of Nationalist leaders and activities, the influence of the Nationalist Party waned. A spectrum of Nationalist sentiments and parties exists nowadays in Puerto Rico. A majority of "independentistas" today seek to achieve freedom through either electoral or diplomatic process. Gilberto Concepcion de Gracia founded the Puerto Rican Independence Party or PIP, the most influential organization participating in the electoral process. The party has scored great success in electing some legislative candidates, but has failed to become a majority party in gubernatorial elections or in referendums about the political status of Puerto Rico. Its leader is currently Ruben Berrios.