The United States Takes Control of Alaska

The United States Takes Control of Alaska

Released Friday, 18th October 2024
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The United States Takes Control of Alaska

The United States Takes Control of Alaska

The United States Takes Control of Alaska

The United States Takes Control of Alaska

Friday, 18th October 2024
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October 18, 1867. The U.S. formally takes possession of Alaska after purchasing the territory from Russia for $7.2 million. This episode originally aired in 2022.


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