Statue of Seward by Randolph Rogers in Madison Square Park, New York City

The Alaska Purchase was decision that appeared questionable in the short term that took on greater significance over time as circumstances changed.

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Can a $7.2 million deal change a country's future? On March 30, 1867, theU.S. did exactly that by purchasing Alaska from Russia.
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Historical painting of the Alaska Purchase treaty signing, March 30, 1867

🏛️ THE ALASKA PURCHASE\n\nMarch 30, 1867 — In a dimly lit State Department office, Secretary of State William H. Seward signs the treaty that will add 586,000 square miles to the United States for just .2 million. Russian diplomat Eduard de Stoeckl watches […]

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December 21st, 1936

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