William Seward
William Seward was a prominent American politician and the Secretary of State under Presidents Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson. He is best known for his role in the purchase of Alaska from Russia in 1867, a move that was initially criticized but later hailed as a significant expansion of U.S. territory and resources. Seward was an advocate for American expansionism and envisioned a strong U.S. presence in the Pacific and Arctic regions. His foresight regarding the strategic importance of Alaska contributed to America's geopolitical interests in those areas, laying the groundwork for future U.S. engagement in Arctic affairs.
Born on May 16, 1801 (223 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slovenia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 2,078,938 | 1,551 | $56,000 | 42$ |
| Canada | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 16,662 | $1,700,000 | 745$ |
| Greece | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 4,450 | $190,000 | 81$ |
| Totals | 3 | 50,507,230 | 22,663 | $1,946,000 | 868$ |
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Canada:
William Seward, Secretary of State in Abraham Lincoln’s cabinet, proposed sending the American army across the border.
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Greece:
William Seward was the Secretary of State who was also targeted in Booth's assassination plot.
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Slovenia:
William Seward, the American Secretary of State in the 19th century, had previously considered purchasing Greenland.
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Sweden:
Seward purchased Alaska from Russia in 1867 and considered buying Greenland and Iceland the following year.
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