Historical Events

Emanuel Leutze's painting "Signing of the Alaska Treaty" captures the 1867 negotiations between William H. Seward and Eduard de Stoeckl, leading to the U.S. purchase of Alaska.

The Alaska Purchase: From Russian Territory to American State

The Alaska Purchase: A Historic U.S. Expansion The Alaska Purchase happened on October 18, 1867, when the United States bought Alaska from Russia. Russia ...

The Vienna Convention: A Diplomatic Landmark in Geopolitical History

Diplomatic Protections: The Development of International Law Over centuries, governments have developed rules to protect foreign envoys and ensure their safe return. These were ...

Historical Events