30 mars 1867 - Sewards Folly
Description:
The U.S. buys Alaska from Russia for $7.2 million (1.9¢ per acre); this is dubbed a foolish purchase at the time, named "Seward's Folly" after the Secretary of State (William Henry Seward) who negotiated itAjouté au bande de temps:
Date:
30 mars 1867
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 157 ans
