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Florida was ceded to restore order. Alaska was mocked as “Seward’s Folly.” And the US Virgin Islands were bought with literal gold. These are some of the most surprising land deals in American history.
Date: January 23, 2026
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Florida was ceded to restore order. Alaska was mocked as “Seward’s Folly.” And the US Virgin Islands were bought with literal gold. These are some of the most surprising land deals in American history.