Puerto Rico officially becomes a U.S. Commonwealth, a significant transition following its status as a U.S. territory. This change allowed Puerto Rico to establish its own constitution and elect its own governor, legislature, and judiciary. government, while still remaining under the ultimate authority of the U.S. federal government, particularly in areas like foreign policy and defense. Luis Muñoz Marín, was Puerto Rico's first elected governor.
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