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Seward's Day

The last Monday in March on which the State of Alaska celebrates the transfer of Alaska from Russia to the United States. On October 18, 1867, Alaska was bought from Russia for $7,200,000 (Which is equal to about $86.7 million in 2002).

Last updated: 05-26-2005 20:31:57
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