American History

Why We Need Greenland - By President Donald J Trump Repost. During World War II, Greenland became strategically important after Germany occupied Denmark in 1940, leading the United States to establish it as a de facto protectorate. The U.S. built military bases and weather stations on the island, which played a crucial role in air traffic and weather forecasting for the Allies. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/greenland-us-purchase-history-wwii