The Purchase of Alaska

Published: Oct. 19, 2020, 5 p.m.

In 1867, United States Secretary of State William Seward signed a treaty with the Empire of Russia to purchase the territory of what would be called Alaska.

The United States purchased it for 2 cents an acre. 

At the time it was called one of the worst deals in American History. Today, it is considered the greatest bargain of all-time.

Learn more about the purchase of Alaska on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.

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