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Russia sold Alaska to the United States in 1867 for $7.2 million, and 92 years later, it became the 49th state.

Russia sold Alaska to the United States in 1867 for $7.2 million, and 92 years later, it became the 49th state.

(Archived document, may contain errors) 24 May 13, 1983 THE "GLOBAL 2000" JUGGERNAUT INTRODUCTION The first days in June will see a major public event by the Global Tomorrow Coalition, a large and well-publicized Washington conference with highly paid speakers such as ex-President Jimmy Carter. This is clearly an attempt to show the muscle of the environmental lobby. It is likely to be politically impressive and effective.