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The $15 Million Bet That Doubled the Country

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On this episode of Our American Stories, in 1803, the United States made a deal with France that would double the size of the young nation. Known as the Louisiana Purchase, the $15 million agreement opened the door to westward expansion, changing our country forever. Hillsdale College's Brad and Dedra Birzer share the story of how one land deal reshaped the course of American history.

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