North to the Future

Published: July 15, 2024, 7:05 a.m.

b'Two near-death experiences for the Secretary of State in April\\xa0of 1865 -- a carriage accident and a savage attack by a knife-wielding would be assassin -- ended up working together to spare the life of William Henry Seward, enabling the fateful land grab that contemporary Russians blame for their defeat in the Cold War.\\nThe American Miracle is part of the Airwave podcast network. Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to inquire about sponsoring this podcast.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'