18 October 1867 Posted on October 17, 2011 by Staff The United States purchases Alaska from Russia for $7.2 million. Famous Words of Inspiration..."He either fears his fate too much, Or his deserts are small, Who dares not put it to the touch To gain or lose it all." Marquis of Montrose — Click here for more from Marquis of Montrose Related posts: 2 October 1967 11 October 1942 8 October 1968 5 July 1948
