In 1946, former President Harry Truman attempted to buy Greenland for $100 million in gold, which is equivalent to roughly $1.3 billion today.
President Donald Trump reportedly wants to buy Greenland, but he could face a lot of obstacles. Greenland's government has rejected the notion it's for sale. There's also not a clear idea of how much Greenland is worth. In 1946, former President Harry Truman attempted to buy Greenland for $100 million in gold, which is equivalent to roughly $1.3 billion today . Any offer for Greenland would need to start at that price or above. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.
President Donald Trump reportedly wants to buy Greenland, but he could face a lot of obstacles. Greenland's government has rejected the notion it's for sale. There's also not a clear idea of how much Greenland is worth. In 1946, former President Harry Truman attempted to buy Greenland for $100 million in gold, which is equivalent to roughly $1.3 billion today . Any offer for Greenland would need to start at that price or above. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.
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