Alas! must we believe that the permanence of political structures is made impossible by the certainty of political corruption? Mr. SEWARD came into political life in one transition of parties, and ...

A staunch Republican, Seward served as secretary of state for Presidents Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson (1861–69). In that role, he sought to increase U.S. engagement in global commerce and ...

SCHENECTADY — Nearly two centuries after he graduated from Union College in 1820, William Henry Seward is having quite a moment. President Abraham Lincoln's secretary of state is the subject of ...

Alaska was controversially purchased by the US from Russia in 1867. Critics called the transaction "Seward's Folly" after William Seward, the US secretary of state.

The Apple TV+ series 'Manhunt' depicts all of the intended victims of the assassination plot which led to the death of Lincoln, including William H. Seward.

Every year there seems to be another cruise line sailing Alaskan waters—here's how to pick which is best for you.

The Apple TV+ series 'Manhunt' depicts all of the intended victims of the assassination plot which led to the death of Lincoln, including William H. Seward.

American Secretary of State William H. Seward, anxious to expand American Territory, signed a treaty for the sale on March 30, 1867, purchasing Alaska for 7.2 million dollars.

Which is why Seward realized the USA should buy Alaska from Russia in 1867. You grasp why Lincoln grew to cherish Seward's sturdy optimism and clear-eyed political pragmatism.