William Henry Seward
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This statue of William Henry Seward is in front of the library in Anchorage.
Waymark Code: WM1NBD
Location: Alaska, United States
Date Posted: 06/07/2007
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A dedicated abolitionist and an avowed expansionist, Seward served as Secretary of State during the Civil War, playing a critical role in keeping Europe neutral. After the war, in 1867, he negotiated the purchase of Alaska from Russia. Although some criticized the purchase, Seward recognized Alaska's value both for its resources and for its vital role in the Pacific, where he saw America's future developing. In 1869, he visited Alaska and predicted that the "great land" would one day become a state. Seward's Day, the last Monday in March, is now a state holiday, commemorating the signing of the cession treaty on March 30, 1867.
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