The History of Greenland

Greenland, Donald Trump

A look at the history of Greenland, from Viking raiders to Donald Trump

Greenland is having a moment in the international spotlight. U.S. President Donald Trump has been maneuvering to gain control of the mineral-rich Arctic territory that most people know only as a huge icy island at the top of the world.

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What to know about Greenland, the big frozen island Trump wants to control

The island briefly fell under the protection of the United States, which was interested in its critical weather stations, after Germany occupied Denmark during World War II. President Harry Truman offered $100 million − about $1.3 billion today − in gold to Denmark for Greenland after the war but they declined the offer.

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Greenland's independence gradualists win election amid Trump control pledge

Greenland's pro-business opposition Demokraatit party, which favours a slow approach to independence from Denmark, won a parliamentary election that was dominated by Trump's pledge to take control of the island.

Greenland Has Spoken: What Trump Doesn’t Get About Us

Trump can keep his billions to himself. But how come Trump's promises don't work in Greenland? Thoughts from a Dane.

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‘Historic moment’: Greenland steps into global spotlight ahead of snap vote

Greenland’s most popular social media influencer announced her political bid just weeks ahead of Tuesday’s elections as she ...

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Exploring Greenland: The Icy Gem of the Arctic

Greenland, rich in history and resources, gains global attention as geopolitical interests in the Arctic rise. With a ...

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'We want to be Greenlanders': Slow independence party wins vote, but pro-US party gains

President Donald Trump says he will 'get' Greenland. Election results show the island's residents are in no hurry to give it ...

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Trump Tells NATO Chief the US Needs Greenland

President Donald Trump told NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte on Thursday that U.S. control of Greenland is necessary to ...

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Greenland’s prime minister summons party leaders after Trump doubles down on annexation

The outgoing prime minister of Greenland on Thursday said he would summon party leaders to strengthen their rejection of US President Donald Trump’s plan to annex the island territory, following his ...

‘We didn’t expect this': Official from Greenland’s election winning party discusses next steps

A party that favors a gradual path to Greenland's independence from Denmark won a surprise victory in parliamentary elections ...

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President Trump Says U.S. Will ‘Have to Make a Deal’ on Greenland

President Trump said the U.S. needs Greenland for national security reasons ahead of a meeting with NATO Secretary-General ...

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