On January 17th, 1917 the United States purchased the
Virgin Islands from Denmark. Upon learning that, in fact,
there were no virgins on the island the US tried in vain to
back out of the deal but finally took possession of the
islands of St. Croix, St. John and St. Thomas
on March 31, 1917.
there were no virgins on the island the US tried in vain to
back out of the deal but finally took possession of the
islands of St. Croix, St. John and St. Thomas
on March 31, 1917.
The Historical Inebriant: Virgin Mary - Vodka optional
Want to know more:
http://www.vinow.com/general_usvi/history/
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