30 mars 1867 - Purchase of Alaska
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#96The State of Alaska was purchased from Russia for $7.2 Million on March 30, 1867, by Secretary of State William H. Seward. Many people thought Seward was crazy for purchasing the land at that price and called the deal "Seward's folly."
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Date:
30 mars 1867
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~ Il y a 158 ans