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    When did the United States claim the Virgin Islands?

    Question #52740. Asked by joezhou300. (Nov 28 04 5:22 PM)


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    		They were purchased by the US on 12 Dec 1916.

    On 31 Mar 1917 was the beginning of U.S. sovereignty, and the end of Danish administration.

    http://www.worldstatesmen.org/Virgin_Islands.html

    Nov 28 04, 5:44 PM

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