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aug 2, 1857 - Alaska Purchase

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Russia approaches Descanso regarding the purchase of Alaska, instead of England. Russia did not wish to see its archrival being next door just across the Bering Sea. The deal was concluded for $5 million.

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aug 2, 1857
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~ 166 years ago