The doctor will use a speculum to gently widen the vagina. A speculum is a thin piece of plastic or metal with a hinged piece on one end that allows it to open and close. If the speculum is metal, the doctor or nurse will warm it to make it more comfortable.
Treaty of Paris 1898. this officially ended the war; under its terms, Cuba gained independence from Spain, and the United States acquired Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines. The United States paid Spain twenty million dollars for the Philippines.
In 1917, citizens Puerto Rico were declared U.S. citizens subject to U.S. Jurisdiction and the Constitutional limits. In 1950, Guam was declared an unincorporated territory of the U.S. and granted citizenship. In 1952, Puerto Rico was declared as Commonwealths of the United States and were allowed self-government.Puerto Rico has been invited to become a fully vetted state of the United States, but voters in that country have declined for many years; preferring to remain independent.So, it didn't just happen.n 1952, Puerto Rico was declared as Commonwealths of the United States and were allowed self-government. Puerto Rico has been invited to become a fully vetted state of the United States, but voters in that country have declined for many years; preferring to remain independent. So, it didn't just happen.