In 1941, Danish diplomats and Greenland authorities essentially made Greenland an American protectorate. When the U.S. entered World War II, America established air and sea bases on the island.
“East Greenland is very close to Russia ... Goods from Denmark are extremely expensive, so of course the USA seems more attractive.” Student Imaakka Boassen said: “I don’t completely ...
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