Seward's Day
Seward's Day is a legal holiday in the U.S. state of Alaska. It falls on the last Monday in March and commemorates the signing of the Alaska Purchase treaty on March 30, 1867.[1] It is named for then-Secretary of State William H. Seward, who negotiated the purchase from Russia.
| Seward's Day | |
|---|---|
| Observed by | Alaskans |
| Significance | Signing of the Alaska Purchase treaty |
| Date | Last Monday in March |
| 2019 date | March 25 |
| 2020 date | March 30 |
| 2021 date | March 29 |
| 2022 date | March 28 |
| Frequency | annual |
| Related to | Alaska Day |
It should not be confused with Alaska Day, which marks the formal transfer of control over Alaska from Russia to the United States.
References
- "Student Information". State of Alaska. Archived from the original on 2009-02-08. Retrieved 2008-03-12.
See also
- Alaska purchase
- Alaska Day
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