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The old assumption that all inhabitants of territory belonging to the United States are to be regarded as citizens is gone.
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Whitelaw Reid
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gutenberg.orgWhitelaw Reid: “The old assumption that all inhabitants of territory belonging to the United States are to be regarded as citizens is…”
Editor's note · Context
Reid emphasizes the shift in perception regarding the citizenship status of inhabitants in U.S. territories.
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