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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