How did Americans get Alaska?

Alaska was purchased by the United States from the Russian Empire on October 18, 1867, during the presidency of Andrew Johnson. The deal was proposed by Russian minister Eduard de Stoeckl and Secretary of State William H. Seward, and formally signed on March 30, 1867. The United States paid a total of $7.2 million for the territory, which was roughly two cents per acre. The purchase of Alaska was controversial at the time, with many Americans questioning the value of the vast, remote region. However, the decision has since been widely regarded as a wise investment, as Alaska has proven to be rich in natural resources, including oil, gas, minerals, and timber.