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NH 63196 Transfer of the Virgin Islands to the United States

Transfer of the Virgin Islands to the United States
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Title: Transfer of the Virgin Islands to the United States
Caption: Danish and U.S. Navy bands preparing to play prior to transfer of the Danish Virgin Islands to the United States on the Island of S. Thomas, 31 March 1917. The U.S. bought the Islands for $25 million, the highest price ever paid for an American territorial acquisition. The Danish Fort, Fort Christian, can be seen in the upper right corner.
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Catalog #: NH 63196
Copyright Owner: Naval History and Heritage Command
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Original Date: Sat, Mar 31, 1917
After this Year: 1910
Before this Year: 1919
Original Medium: BW Photo
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