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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."
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∙ 7y agoWilliam Seward was a Secretary of State that wanted to purchase Alaska.
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When was Fort William H. Seward created?
Fort William H. Seward was created in 1902.
What is William H. Seward's birthday?
William H. Seward was born on May 16, 1801.
When did William H. Seward die?
William H. Seward died on October 10, 1872 at the age of 71.
Was William Henry Seward for or against slavery?
Yes, he was against it.
William h seward succeeded in arranging the sale of to the US?
Alaska
Who is the man responsible for the purchase of Alaska?
He was William Seward from New York. Lincoln made him Secretary of State and he continued in the office under President Andrew Johnson. Skeptics referred to Alaska as Seward's folly and Seward's icebox.
Who was Secretary of state under president Lincoln?
William H. Seward
Who was president Andrew Johnson's secretary of state?
William H. Seward
Abraham Lincoln earned the Republican nomination for president by upsetting?
William Seward
What was William seward recommendation to Lincoln about when to issue the proclamation?
William Seward recommended that President Lincoln wait until a major Union victory occurred before issuing the proclamation.
Who is the US politician?
William Henry seward William Henry seward
When was William Seward - anecdotist - born?
William Seward - anecdotist - was born in 1747.
When did William Seward - anecdotist - die?
William Seward - anecdotist - died in 1799.
Who served as Abraham Lincoln's Secretary of State?
William H. Seward of New York assumed that position on 5 March 1861 and served until 4 March 1869. He served under both Lincoln and Johnson and is famous for the Seward's Folly or the purchase of Alaska. He was also instrumental in keeping Europe from entering into or interfering with th US Civil War.As an aside, Seward ran for the Republican Party's presidential nominee versus Lincoln in 1860.
What was Seward's Icebox?
Seward's Icebox was Alaska when William Seward purchased it for the United States. Seward's Folly was the actual event of him purchasing it.
What two other government officials were chosen for assassination when Lincoln was killed?
Vice President Andrew Johnson was an assassination target. Also targeted was Secretary of State William Seward. VP Johnson escaped his assassin by not being present at the expected time. Seward was knife- wounded but survived.
What is Frederick William Seward's birthday?
Frederick William Seward was born on July 8, 1830.
