Russia
Russia
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.
William Seward negotiated the purchase of Alaska from Russia.
William Seward urged Congress to purchase Alaska.
No he negotiated Alaska's purchase from Russia.
Secretary of State William Seward who negotiated the purchase of Alaska from Russia.
Purchase Alaska from Russia (apex)
William Seward
Alaska
Russia
Russia