In this video, we're diving into one of the most bizarre and intriguing diplomatic incidents in recent history: did the United States really try to buy Greenland from Denmark? The story broke in 2019, with reports suggesting that the Trump administration had been making serious overtures to purchase the autonomous territory, sparking widespread confusion and amusement. But was there any truth to the rumors? We'll explore the facts behind the headlines, examine the historical context of US-Denmark relations, and try to get to the bottom of this peculiar episode in international diplomacy. From the strategic importance of Greenland to the potential environmental implications of a US takeover, we'll cover it all. So, did America really try to buy Greenland? Let's find out! A list of all the books used for research for this episode. My Book List on my Amazon Store Front https://amzn.to/3UfY7Au Support the Historical USA! http://patreon.com/user?u=86673647 Classical Learner https://books.classicallearner.com/partner/14/ Coupon Code: historicalusa Please follow me on social media Linktree: https://linktr.ee/historicalusa Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/historical_usa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/historicalusa Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/177BJC99tHgv0CPMLjRZYg Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/historical_usa Chapters 0:00 Intro 01:14 Seward 02:48 Truman 03:44 Trump 04:57 Greenland's value 06:02 What Critics Say
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