In September of 1906, Alaska's Capitol was relocated from Sitka to Juneau. Newly appointed governor Wilford B. Hoggatt boarded a steamer and traveled to Juneau. This act would complete the official transfer of Alaska’s “seat of government.” Before, and up until this point, Alaska’s governor held office in Sitka. Alaska's Governor Leaves Sitka Alaska, though not yet a state, became … [Read more...]
Ted Stevens – First Government Job
Theodore Fulton Stevens Sr., more commonly known as Ted Stevens served as a great politician throughout his life. Stevens also served in the military in the Army Air Forces during World War II. His first government job was serving as the United States Attorney in Alaska from March 30, 1954 until June 1956. Early Life Stevens was born on November 18, 1923 in Indianapolis, Indiana. … [Read more...]
President Taft Signs the Organic Act
On August 24, 1912 then President William Taft signed the Second Organic Act, the District of Alaska was now the Territory of Alaska or Alaska Territory. Alaska remained a Territory until January 3, 1959 when it gained statehood. Pressure Grows For Alaska’s Representation In Congress When Alaska’s 1899 Criminal Code passed, a movement for Alaska's statehood began to grow. Among the … [Read more...]
Harding Drives Nenana Golden Spike To Complete AKRR
On July 15, 1923, President Warren Harding drove the “Golden Spike” at Nenana. This signified the completion of the interior Alaska Railroad. Coincidentally, this also occurred during Harding's "Voyage of Understanding" to both Alaska and Canada. In May, 2022, the National Park Service celebrated the 153th anniversary of the “Golden Spike”. Also known as the signal of the completion … [Read more...]
Scott C. Bone – 10th Governor of Alaska Territory
Scott Cordelle Bone was the tenth governor of the Alaskan Territory. He was officially inducted on June 15, 1921 and was in office until June 16, 1925. He was appointed by President Warren G. Harding. There is little information about Scott Bone's life, but the information that is out there is impressive. Scott Bone made the decision to use dog sled teams to carry diphtheria antitoxin to … [Read more...]
The Whittier, Alaska Fire of 1953
On June 17, 1953 a fire broke out on the military port of Whittier, Alaska. In under four hours the fire destroyed three warehouses, a 1,200 foot wharf, and a large amount of supplies. The cost ended up being $20 million – the costliest fire in Alaska to date. General Buckner Builds Whittier Whittier, Alaska was the brainchild of Simon Bolivar Buckner, Jr., the American general in … [Read more...]
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