jun 14, 1889 - Treaty of Berlin establishes Samoan Islands Neutrality. The United States, Germany, and the United Kingdom agree in Berlin and establish a protectorate over the Samoan Islands. (26 Stat 1497) The treaty is ratified by the President on 02/21/1890 and proclaimed on 02/21/1890
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