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Why Didn't Russia Sell Alaska to Canada? - HowStuffWorks

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Why Didn't Russia Sell Alaska to Canada?
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Seward, Alaska, (seen here) was named for William Seward, the U.S. secretary of state who struck the deal with Russia to purchase Alaska for $7.2 million. Putt Sakdhnagool/Getty Images. Alaskans are celebrating a big milestone in 2017. The year marks ...
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