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‘Seward’s Folly’ is a myth. Spread the word.
The prevailing narrative of the Alaska purchase, pushed in history textbooks for decades, doesn’t reflect public opinion at the time more than 150 years ago.
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In fact, William H. Seward was ridiculed by some for ... Politicians and journalists opposed to the Alaska Purchase called it ‘Seward’s Folly’ early on in negotiations.