The Alaskan Bargain: A Retro Cartoon Reel

In 1867, a vast, untamed land of hidden riches changed hands.

This was Alaska, purchased for a mere 7.2 million dollars, a deal few

understood. Secretary of State William Seward, a true visionary, brokered this monumental

transaction. He saw not a frozen wasteland, but a strategic frontier,

a future treasure trove. Many ridiculed it as 'Seward's Folly,' scoffing at buying

what they believed was barren, unproductive wilderness. Public opinion was fiercely divided.

But then, gold, oil, and countless resources were discovered.

Alaska transformed from a laughingstock into a land of unparalleled opportunity and immense wealth.