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Seward bought Alaska in 1867.
Russia
William H. Seward
The people thought that Seward was crazy to buy Alaska.
he thought it had a lot of gold.
Secretary of State William Seward.
It voided all claims by Russia in North America including valid claims to Washington State and Oregon.
The Secretary of State who wanted to buy Alaska was William H. Seward. He negotiated the purchase of Alaska from Russia in 1867 for $7.2 million, a deal often referred to as "Seward's Folly" by critics who viewed it as a waste of money. The acquisition ultimately proved to be beneficial, as Alaska was rich in natural resources.
When U.S. Secretary of State William H. Seward negotiated the purchase of Alaska from Russia in 1867, many referred to the purchase as "Seward's folly".(Today, Seward's Day is observed on the last Monday of March as a state holiday in Alaska.)
It has produced great wealth from gold, oil, seafood and tourism. Seward's Folly was a great buy.
No, Teddy Roosevelt did not buy Alaska from Russia; the purchase occurred before his presidency. Alaska was purchased by the United States from Russia in 1867 during the administration of Secretary of State William H. Seward, for $7.2 million. This acquisition, often referred to as "Seward's Folly," was finalized on October 18, 1867. Roosevelt later supported the expansion and development of Alaska, but he was not involved in its purchase.