historical-invisibility

The chapter critiques the conventional 'logo map' view of the United States for excluding its overseas territories, thereby obscuring the full territorial and imperial extent of the 'Greater United States.' It highlights how these territories, often marginalized in political narratives and public consciousness, played significant roles in shaping national identity, military history, and global power. By recognizing the racial, political, and historical inequalities embedded in the U.S. territorial empire, the chapter calls for a more inclusive and accurate understanding of American history that integrates these often invisible lands and peoples.