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Formal Possession
- When
- 17 January 1899
- Where
- Wake Island
Commander Taussig landed on Wake Island to formally take possession for the United States under presidential orders.
On January 17, 1899, Commander Edward D. Taussig landed on Wake Island. Acting under orders from President William McKinley, he formally took possession of the island for the United States, establishing it as a territory.
Sources
- Wake Island Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-11
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