The Senate Vote That Doubled America
On October 20, 1803, the U.S. Senate voted 24–7 to ratify the Louisiana Purchase, doubling the size of the nation for $15 million.
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The $10 Million Deal That Drew America's Map
On December 30, 1853, the United States and Mexico signed the Gadsden Purchase, setting America's southern border and completing the continental map.
Three Flags in Twenty Days: America Doubles in Size
On December 20, 1803, the French tricolor came down and the Stars and Stripes rose over New Orleans, completing the Louisiana Purchase.