Constitution AveBuying Greenland Gains Momentum in CongressSavePrintThe U.S. Capitol building in Washington on Jan. 8, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch TimesEpoch Times Staff1/9/2026|Updated: 1/9/20260:00X 1America has been won through peace and war.In 1803, President Thomas Jefferson enlarged the United States through the Louisiana Purchase. We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentEpoch Times StaffAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesDay in Photos: Election Campaign in Uganda, Missile Attacks in Ukraine, and Political Prisoners Released in VenezuelaJan 09, 2026Day in Photos: Kurds Protest in Turkey, France Prepares for Storm, and Counting Animals at UK ZooJan 08, 2026The New ‘Upside Down’ Food PyramidJan 08, 2026Day in Photos: Forest Fire in Argentina, Brigitte Bardot’s Funeral, and Dietary Guidelines for AmericansJan 07, 2026