The Undollar Digest

The Greatest Trade of All Time

Kevin Bambrough 08/23/2011 dailyreckoning.com

On its way to becoming the world’s greatest superpower, the United States pulled off some truly remarkable trades.
Two notable transactions come to mind and were both outstanding bargains.

The Louisiana Purchase (purchased from the French)
Alaska (purchased from the Russians)

For a mere $15 million, America instantly doubled its size with the [...]


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