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‘Seward’s Folly’ is a myth. Spread the word.

Anchorage Daily News
The prevailing narrative of the Alaska purchase, pushed in history textbooks for decades, doesn't reflect public opinion at the time more...
2 days ago

Greenland: Another 'Seward's Icebox' that William Seward recommended the U.S. purchase in 1868

Must Read Alaska
A light dusting of humans freckle the southern edge of the ice-bound island of Greenland, which President Donald Trump has proposed buying...
6 days ago

An American purchase of Greenland could be the deal of the century

The Economist
The economics of buying new territory | Finance & economics.
6 days ago

The forgotten man who almost became President after Lincoln

The National Constitution Center
On April 15, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln died from his assassin's wounds. But if John Wilkes Booth's plot were entirely successful,...
9 months ago

CIHS Presents: Seward’s Follies — The Life and Legacy of William H. Seward

Anchorage Daily News
On William Henry Seward's 223rd birthday, the Cook Inlet Historical Society presents a program of songs, instrumental music, and dramatic...
7 months ago

Hampton Roads Peace Conference

National Park Service (.gov)
There is a scene in the 2012 movie Lincoln (directed by Steven Spielberg) where Abraham Lincoln sits across the table from three Confederate...
1 month ago

Idea of Canada joining U.S. has been a recurring concept

Campbell River Mirror
Recently, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has been describing Canada as the 51st state. The idea of Canada or parts of Canada joining the...
6 days ago

What Happened To Manhunt's William H. Seward After His Real Assassination Attempt

Screen Rant
William H. Seward was nearly killed as depicted in Apple TV+'s Manhunt, however the Secretary of State continued his work, even after the...
9 months ago

William Seward Is Key to Understanding the 'Manhunt' Conspiracy

AOL.com
The Apple TV+ series 'Manhunt' depicts all of the intended victims of the assassination plot which led to the death of Lincoln,...
9 months ago

William Seward wasn't perfect, but he played a crucial role in our growth

The Fulcrum
A bronze statue honors William Seward, Abraham Lincoln's secretary of state and a governor of New York, in Manhattan.
31 months ago