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On March 31, 1917, the transfer of the Danish West Indies to the United States took place on the island of St. Thomas. The islands were sold for $25 million in gold coin. (Photo courtesy Wikipedia)

On March 31, 1917, the transfer of the Danish West Indies to the United States took place on the island of St. Thomas. The islands were sold for $25 million in gold coin. (Photo courtesy Wikipedia)

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