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.
Alaska was bought from Russia.
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Bought Alaska from Russia
1867
The United States bought Alaska from Russia for $7.2 million in 1867. This purchase is known as the Alaska Purchase.
About 424,491,520 acres.
On March 30, 1867, U.S. Secretary of State William H Seward agreed to buying the subsequent state of Alaska from Russia. The price tag was $7.2 million.
It was for sale and the US wanted Russia out of the Americas.
Alaska was purchased by the United States from Russia.
Alaska was purchased by the United States from Russia.
Seward bought Alaska in 1867.