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On December 10, 1898 was when America acquired Wake Island as a territory.

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Wake Island was acquired by the United States in 1899. This acquisition was disputed by the Marshall Islands and remains in dispute today.

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Wake Island was discovered by the US in 1840 by the Navy. However it wasn't until 1899 that it was officially claimed by the United States.

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On December 10,1898 was when America aqquired Wake Island as a territory.

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