WILLIAM SEWARD ON CROSSCURRENTS, 5/16: A rival during the nomination process in 1860, he became an advisor and Sec Of State in the Lincoln administration in 1861, William Seward was born on this date in 1801. Gavin and Wyatt have met Seward to hear about his Alaska purchase. You can join John to hear the Seward birthday tunes on Crosscurrents, 5/16 at 8 a.m.
Doggedly Yours 