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Apr 30, 2025 9 min

Louisiana

from The Dave Bowman Show

On this episode of *Dave Does History*, we explore the boldest land deal in American history—the Louisiana Purchase. Signed on April 30, 1803, this momentous decision doubled the size of the young republic, redrew the map, and set the United States on a course for continental dominance. But it was more than a bargain—it was a gamble filled with political controversy, diplomatic drama, and far-reaching consequences for Native peoples. Join Dave as he unpacks the personalities, politics, and promises behind the deal that made America—and how a midnight letter in Paris changed everything.

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