When did united states purchase alaska from russia?

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Adyson Riley

18 April, 17:38

When did united states purchase alaska from russia?

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Marin Byrd · Answer 1

It was purchased from Russia on March 30, 1867

Jadyn · Answer 2

March 30, 1867

The looming U. S. Civil War delayed the sale, but after the war, Secretary of State William Seward quickly took up a renewed Russian offer and onMarch 30, 1867, agreed to a proposal from Russian Minister in Washington, Edouard de Stoeckl, to purchase Alaska for $7.2 million.