William H. Seward

U.S. secretary of state William H. Seward negotiated the purchase of Alaska from Russia for US$7.2 million.

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When: Saturday, March 30 1867159 years ago
Category: Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era: 19th century · 1860s
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Russia, Greece and some other countries used the Julian calendar into the early 20th century, so local records may show a date up to 13 days earlier.

Dates: From 1867.

U.S. secretary of state William H. Seward negotiated the purchase of Alaska from Russia for US$7.2 million.

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March 30 1867 — 159 years ago, on a Saturday.

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