Russia had decided to sell Alaska, but the question was: how would America buy it? At the time, most Americans couldn't imagine what they would do with such a cold, icy region.

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But it wouldn’t be the first time the U.S. was able to procure a piece of the Arctic. The U.S. bought Alaska from Russia in 1867. To mark the 150th anniversary of the sale in 2017, we asked William L.

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In 1867, the US purchased Alaska from Russia for just USD 7.2 million! But did you know this wasn’t just a simple deal? It’s a story of politics, power struggles, and a nation’s ambitions.

The U.S. bought Alaska from Russia in 1867. To mark the 150th anniversary of the sale in 2017, we asked William L. Iggiagruk Hensley, a visiting professor at the University of Alaska Anchorage ...

The U.S. bought Alaska and its significant natural resources and beautiful scenery for what amounts to a steal. AP Photo/Mark Thiessen ...