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: Forest Fire in Patagonia, Opposition Protests in Uganda, and Annual Groundhog DayFeb 02, 2026House Races to End Partial ShutdownFeb 02, 2026America in Photos: Snowstorm in Washington, Melania Documentary Launch, and Protests in MinneapolisFeb 01, 2026Day in Photos: Special Forces Training, Police Protests, and Dog Show in New YorkJan 31, 2026