Event Details
March 31, 1917
Description
The U.S. took possession of the islands from Denmark.
Participants (2)
| Name | Type | Mentions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark-Norway | location | 62 | View Entity |
| United States | location | 4439 | View Entity |
Source Documents (1)
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This document is an area analysis of the U.S. Virgin Islands, providing a general overview of its geography, economy, history, and government. It details the characteristics of the main islands (St. Thomas, St. John, St. Croix), notes the economy's reliance on tourism, and outlines key historical dates and the territory's political structure. The footer 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_018819' indicates this document was part of evidence collected in an investigation by the U.S. House Oversight Committee.
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