+William Seward (1801–1872) was a pivotal American [Statesman](/wiki/statesman), serving as Secretary of State during the [American Civil War](/wiki/american_civil_war) and Reconstruction. His most enduring legacy is the negotiation of the [Alaska Purchase](/wiki/alaska_purchase), a significant expansion of the nation's territory. He navigated complex political waters, shaping a new American landscape.
+## See also
+- [Abraham Lincoln](/wiki/abraham_lincoln)
+- [Andrew Johnson](/wiki/andrew_johnson)
+- [Diplomacy](/wiki/diplomacy)
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