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Why Buying Alaska for 72 Million Was America’s Best Deal shorts
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In this short video, discover the fascinating story of how the United States purchased Alaska from Russia in 1867 for just $7.2 million. Originally criticized as “Seward's Folly,” many thought it was a mistake—but Alaska proved to be full of valuable resources like gold and oil. In 1959, Alaska officially became the 49th state of the U.S., enriching America's land and resources. • Watch now to learn the surprising history of this iconic deal! • • #AlaskaPurchase #HistoryFacts #USHistory #Alaska #GoldRush #AmericanHistory #SewardsFolly #USHistory #HistoryFacts #49thState #AlaskaResources #GoldAndOil #EducationalShorts
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