Louisiana Purchase
(historical, US) The acquisition of the Louisiana territory (828,000 square miles or 2.14 million km²) by the United States from France in 1803.
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(historical, US) The acquisition of the Louisiana territory (828,000 square miles or 2.14 million km²) by the United States from France in 1803.
“Greenland is MINE! Denmark is weak and scared! Either sell it for a beautiful price or face 750% tariffs and military action! America MUST expand! Greatest land deal since Louisiana Purchase! NO CAP! generate_voice”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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