#OnThisDay in 1867: The US takes possession of Alaska after purchasing it from Russia.
Pictured here is the treasury warrant for $7.2 million (less than 2 cents an acre) that completed the purchase.
Today, 25% of US-produced oil & over 50% of US seafood come from Alaska.
AMLO was a risky bet for Mexico and markets.
One year later, travel back to the beginning of his term in #TopRisks2019: bit.ly/2ZrPdmD
Read the full report: bit.ly/39doJJT
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