may 2, 1803 - The Louisiana Purchase was signed
Description:
The Louisiana Purchase was a treaty that immensely increased the size of the United States. Jefferson signed the treaty and it can be described as the best land deal in the history of the country. This treaty was a precursor to the continuous territorial growth of the United States throughout the 19th century.Added to timeline:
Date:
may 2, 1803
Now
~ 222 years ago