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Poster advertising a meeting to discuss possible sale of the Danish West Indies to the United States

Activity Type: Poster
Beginning in 1867, the United States made several attempts to acquire the Danish West Indies. Political difficulties prevented the first attempt in 1867, and the second attempt in 1902. The third attempt began in 1915. Many Danes resisted US acquisition of the islands. Some pushed for a treaty of…
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Campaign Poster for Lorraine Berry

Activity Type: Poster
Lorraine Berry (1949-2010) was born on the island of St. Thomas. She is best known as a 12-term senator and 2-term Senate President of the Legislature of the US Virgin Islands. She was an active member of the local French community on St. Thomas. She was awarded the Ordre…
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