Roman Sorokin, portraying a Russian sailor, lowers the Russian flag at Castle Hill, Sitka, Alaska, during the Oct. 18, 2017, reenactment of the transfer of Alaska from Russia to the United States. This year marks 150 years since the Oct. 18, 1867, transfer ceremony. ( Army National Guard photo by Sgt. David Bedard/released)

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