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United States Agrees to the Louisiana Purchase

The Jefferson administration agreed to the Louisiana Purchase, dramatically expanding U.S. territory.

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Date: April 30, 1803
President: Thomas Jefferson
Category: Foreign Policy
Era: Founding Era
Source Type: Historical Record

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