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elleng

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Tue Oct 18, 2022, 11:32 AM Oct 2022

On this day in history: In 1867, the Territory of Alaska was formally transferred

from the Russian Empire to the United States.
This event is known as the Alaska Purchase. Alaska would not become a U.S. state until 1959. Happy #AlaskaDay

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On this day in history: In 1867, the Territory of Alaska was formally transferred (Original Post) elleng Oct 2022 OP
So, when does Putin try to take it back? Bayard Oct 2022 #1
And as result of Seward's Folly, what do we get? We get Sarah Palin. 3Hotdogs Oct 2022 #2
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