William H. Seward (1801-1872) was a Republican politician, the 12th governor of New York and US Secretary of State under Presidents Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson. He is known for promoting the US purchase of Alaska from Russia in 1867, which at the time was called "Seward's Folly."
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William Seward suggested that Lincoln instigate a war with Great Britain to unify the United States. He believed that a common enemy could rally the nation and distract from internal divisions. Seward's idea was rooted in the context of the Civil War, where he thought an external conflict could help solidify national identity. However, this suggestion was not pursued by Lincoln or his administration.
Yes, he does. He is a Canadian citizen living in the US.
US actor William Ragsdale is 56 years old (birthdate: January 19, 1961).
Seward's major contribution to the us expansion was the purchase of what now is Alaska from Russia in 1867. Not everyone was pleased by Seward's move, though. It was called Seward's Folly.
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William Seward.
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William H. Seward, US Secretary of State.
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William Seward.
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William H. Seward (1801-1872) was a Republican politician, the 12th governor of New York and US Secretary of State under Presidents Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson. He is known for promoting the US purchase of Alaska from Russia in 1867, which at the time was called "Seward's Folly."
Actually Alaska was bought by the United States of America...WOW GENIUSES-----yes but Seward William H. Seward was the one