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William H. Seward secured the purchase of Alaska from Russia. The acquisition, known as Seward's Folly or Seward's Icebox, was finalized on March 30, 1867, for $7.2 million. This purchase added a vast territory to the United States, which was initially met with skepticism but later recognized for its immense natural resources.
Russia owned what is now Alaska, the 49th state of the US. Many of Seward's critics mocked the purchase. However, looking back it can be seen to have been a wise purchase by Seward.
Secretary of State William Seward who negotiated the purchase of Alaska from Russia.
William Seward urged Congress to purchase Alaska.
William Seward
William Seward negotiated the purchase of Alaska from Russia.
No he negotiated Alaska's purchase from Russia.
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United States Secretary of State William H. Seward was mocked for the purchase of Alaska, which was nicknamed Seward's Folly.
Secretary of State William Seward.