jan 1, 1803 - Louisiana Purchase
Description:
U.S. negotiates Louisiana Purchase from France: for $15 million, U.S. doubles its domain, increasing its territory by 827,000 sq mi (2,144,500 sq km), from Mississippi River to Rockies and from Gulf of Mexico to British North America.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1803
Now
~ 223 years ago