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William H Seward secured the purchase of Alaska from?
Russia
Who served as Abraham Lincoln's Secretary of State?
William H. Seward of New York assumed that position on 5 March 1861 and served until 4 March 1869. He served under both Lincoln and Johnson and is famous for the Seward's Folly or the purchase of Alaska. He was also instrumental in keeping Europe from entering into or interfering with th US Civil War.As an aside, Seward ran for the Republican Party's presidential nominee versus Lincoln in 1860.
What two other government officials were chosen for assassination when Lincoln was killed?
Vice President Andrew Johnson was an assassination target. Also targeted was Secretary of State William Seward. VP Johnson escaped his assassin by not being present at the expected time. Seward was knife- wounded but survived.
What was the Sewards Icebox?
Seward's Icebox was a nickname given to Alaska after Secretary of State William Henry Seward bought it from Russia. The purchase was also nicknamed "Seward's Folly".
Who were President Lincoln's secretary of state and secretary of treasury?
The Secretary of State was William Seward, and the Secretary of the Treasury was Salmon Portland Chase. Both were Republicans and among all of Lincoln's cabinet, Chase was the most radical. As an aside, many Republicans had complained that Seward was more qualified to carry the Republican banner in the 1856 presidential elections. Fremont had received the nod.
What is William h seward's birthday?
William H. Seward was born on May 16, 1801.
What is William H. Seward's birthday?
William H. Seward was born on May 16, 1801.
When was Fort William H. Seward created?
Fort William H. Seward was created in 1902.
What goal of William H Seward was to?
Purchase Alaska from Russia (apex)
When was William h seward born?
William H. Seward was born on May 16, 1801.
How old was William H. Seward at death?
William H. Seward died on October 10, 1872 at the age of 71.
Who is the man responsible for the purchase of Alaska?
He was William Seward from New York. Lincoln made him Secretary of State and he continued in the office under President Andrew Johnson. Skeptics referred to Alaska as Seward's folly and Seward's icebox.
Was William H Seward a confederate?
No
When did William H. Seward die?
William H. Seward died on October 10, 1872 at the age of 71.
Who married William H Seward?
his wife
How old is William H. Seward?
William H. Seward was born on May 16, 1801 and died on October 10, 1872. William H. Seward would have been 71 years old at the time of death or 214 years old today.
What was William h Seward's goal?
spread American ideas of democracy and individual freedom.
