Real Reason the United States Bought Alaska from Russia

My family moved to Douglas Island, across the bay from Juneau on my 2nd birthday. That was in 1955. A lot of people are surprised when I tell them that I lived in Alaska when it was a territory, before becoming a state. I was 6 when Alaska gained statehood and I still remember the first 4th of July parade in Juneau that year, with Tlingit Indians wearing their bright yellow, blue and black chilkat robes. I have had a love for the art of the Pacific Northwest tribes ever since. Unfortunately, my family moved to Missouri when i was 8 years old, and I've missed the forest and beaches of Douglas Island. My fondest memories have always been those early years in Alaska.

My great grandfather known as “Alaska Bill” in the family, traveled from the east in NY to the Black Hills gold rush and later to Alaska. I have some pictures of him prospecting in Alaska. It was pretty rough and raw there. He got his gold but instead of staying went back home to his family and farm. He was a strict Baptist and I think looked for the calmer life back home. Thank you for a great story on Alaska!

This presentation is the best I've seen in relation to the US, Canada, Great Britain and Russia. None of this is taught in Canadian schools and I learned more in this half hour video than in all over my 50+ years. This is a work of excellence that really cleared up a lot of questions and mysteries I've had for most of my life. Thank you!

This is one hell of a historical documentary. Impressive.

At a cost of 1 and a half Cents per Acre, it was a really good deal at the time. At an equivalent value of 150 million dollars for 452.8 million acres, it's still a good deal. Where else can you buy land at 33.3 cents per acre?

Thanks, man. As a Canadian, I've never been so well informed in such a short time.

This was incredibly informative! Thank u for posting 🙏🏽

Technically, the US & Russia are closer due to the Diomede Islands. Big Diomede (Russia) and little Diomede (US) are just 1.2 miles apart.

I most say that it's the first time I can enjoy a YouTube video with a really smart use of stock video. You did a great job by placing them well on time and making sense of what you were explaining.

Thanks very interesting hadn't heard some of this history. Well done presentation

Wow, top job. A group of professionals in a workshop would be challenged to produce something this good. Theirs would be functional, but not the stylish finish you come up with. You continue to inspire 😊. Greetings from Christchurch New Zealand

Was watching on TV app, had to find this video on my phone (account) because I wanted you to know as a an old, old lol, history buff, this is THE best Alaska Purchase video I've seen. The information you provided in barely over 1/2 hour is astounding. Very well done, I enjoyed learning a few nuances I had not known. Thank you

Great documentary! Thanks for posting this!

A very thorough and interesting presentation. It’s a little surprising, however, that omitted was the attempted assassination of Seward on the night Lincoln was shot. Seward barely recovered from the attack which occurred at his home in Washington, DC.

Great video on very interesting and rarely explored topics. You earned my subscription!

Mercator may not be the best projection to use if you're gonna deal with high latitude territories...

Great show! Thank you for it

So good. The animation style, the voiceover, the writing…this is an amazing channel! Definitely subbed!

An amazing take over history. A sober video, with concise and direct content, thanks.

Very interesting information. Lot of which I had no idea! Thank you!