A cup of fresh fruit makes up one portion. When eating dried fruit, have a smaller helpingâfor example, a quarter cup of raisins. Watch for added sweeteners (sugar, corn syrup), particularly in tart fruits, like cherries and cranberries. Also, take note of the ingredient list: Only the fruit should be listed.
The Senate approved the treaty of purchase on April 9; President Andrew Johnson signed the treaty on May 28, and Alaska was formally transferred to the United States on October 18, 1867.
1 In 1867 United States Secretary of State William H. Seward offered Russia $7,200,000, or two cents per acre, for Alaska. 2  On October 18, 1867 Alaska officially became the property of the United States. 3  Many Americans called the purchase Seward's Folly.. 4  Joe Juneau's 1880 discovery of gold ushered in the gold rush era. In 1867 United States Secretary of State William H. Seward offered Russia $7,200,000, or two cents per acre, for Alaska. 2  On October 18, 1867 Alaska officially became the property of the United States. 3  Many Americans called the purchase Seward's Folly.. 4  Joe Juneau's 1880 discovery of gold ushered in the gold rush era.