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In 1803 the U.S. bought Louisiana for a song--now it''s your turn: along with Louisiana''s great food, music and culture (which always provide reason to celebrate), this year we have even more reason to kick up our heels. Throughout 2003, Louisiana will be celebrating the Louisiana purchase bicentennial--the greatest real estate deal in history. (Advertisement).

Publication: Texas Monthly
Publication Date: 01-MAY-03 		Format: Online - approximately 821 words
Delivery: Immediate Online Access

Article Excerpt
This transaction doubled the size of the United States overnight and put America in a position to become a world power on a level with Spain and France. In 1803, Thomas Jefferson and Napoleon Bonaparte negotiated the United State's purchase of the Louisiana territory from France. With two strokes of a pen, Louisiana was purchased for "a song"--600 million acres priced at an average of four cents an acre. The song Louisiana sings 200 years later is "Happy Birthday," and throughout the state over 600 Bicentennial celebrations have been planned to entertain, educate and inspire Louisiana citizens and visitors alike. Coupons special packages on LouisianaTravel.com serve to sweeten the deal. The heart of Louisiana is found not only in our history, but...

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