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On this day in history, December 30, 2005.

In 1853, James Gadsden signed an agreement with the Republic of Mexico to purchase the southern portion of Arizona and New Mexico for ten million dollars. The Gadsden Purchase was one of America's largest land purchases, joining the ranks of the Louisiana Territory, Alaska, and the Virgin Islands.... Sign in to see full entry.

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