Seward's Folly.

[Bugman]

On this day in 1867 America took possession of what is now the state of Alaska, which would not achieve statehood until Janurary 3 1959. During WWII Japanese troops invaded the Aleutian Islands, the first invasion of American soil since the War of 1812..

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[osprey825]

Best $7 million ever spent. What a deal. Thanks for another history tidbit, Bugman.

 

[milagros317]

I'm sure the Russians would be glad to have it back, too.
Thanks for the reminder and the link, Bugman.

 

[Bugman]

Best $7 million ever spent. What a deal. Thanks for another history tidbit, Bugman.

I'm sure the Russians would be glad to have it back, too.
Thanks for the reminder and the link, Bugman.

Thanks guys. You know I love this stuff. Yes Mils, the Tsars and other Russians no doubt came to regret that sale.