Russia Gave Us A Discount On Alaska

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Russia Gave Us A Discount On Alaska

Post by Riddick » 07-30-2019 08:57 PM

Many ridiculed Secretary of State William Seward for purchasing Alaska from Russia in 1867. But he turned out to be quite the shrewd businessman.

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Re: Russia Gave Us A Discount On Alaska

Post by Malaria_Kidd II » 08-05-2019 04:38 PM

Always the planets largest country Russia needed the chump change to satisfy the Czars glitzy lifestyle in war or peace. 8) Good going Secretary Seward! :D

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