Why the U.S. Has Always Wanted Greenland: From World War II to Trump

📜Greenland may look like a remote, frozen island, but for the United States it has been a strategic priority for more than 80 years.
This video explains why Greenland has mattered to U.S. security since World War II, how it became a key part of America’s Arctic defense system during the Cold War, and why it is back in the spotlight today. We explore Greenland’s unique geographic position between North America and Europe, its role in early-warning systems, secret U.S. nuclear projects under the ice, and why Washington once tried to buy the island from Denmark.
You’ll learn why Greenland is important for Arctic military strategy, future shipping routes, rare earth minerals, and U.S. energy and industrial security — and why China’s growing interest in the region concerns Washington. We also explain what Donald Trump really meant when he talked about “getting” Greenland, and why this idea reflects long-standing U.S. strategy rather than a sudden political move.
This is the story of how a frozen island became one of the most important strategic locations on Earth — and why the United States cannot afford to ignore it.

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00:00 Intro
01:02 Why the Ice Matters
04:34 The First Place to See the Strike
07:24 Why Now?
10:39 What Greenland Thinks About All This