Alaska Treaty of Cessation The signing of the Alaska Treaty of Cessation on March 30, 1867.

Alaska’s 157th Anniversary: Reflecting on the Landmark Transfer from Russia to the United States

The state of Alaska celebrated the 157th anniversary of its official transfer from Russia to the United States. The historic handover, which took place in 1867 in Sitka, is commemorated annually as Alaska Day—a state holiday that honors the moment...