This Week in Alaskan History: On June 20, 1923 President Warren Harding became the first US president to visit Alaska and Canada. His trip was called the Voyage of Understanding. He sought to gain first-hand knowledge of the problems that faced Alaskans and to develop the resources of Alaska. The Voyage of Understanding President Warren Harding initiated his visit to Alaska in 1923 … [Read more...]
Summer Solstice
The month of June brings the summer solstice. This years solstice celebration occurs on June 21, which also commemorates the first day of summer. All over the globe events occur during summer solstice. Celebrations include festivals, carnivals, marathons and other special regional events. What is the Summer Solstice? Originally, the word solstice is from the Latin words solstitium: … [Read more...]
This Week In American History: Sally Ride
This Week In American History: On June 18, 1983 Sally Ride became the first American woman to go up in space as a crew member of the space shuttle Challenger STS-7. She served as the flight engineer during the mission. Sally Ride’s Early Life Sally Ride was born on May 26, 1951 in Encino, California. Ride played tennis as a child. Eventually, she won a tennis scholarship to the … [Read more...]
Flag Day in America
Flag Day June 14 is Flag Day in the United States. The day became one of celebration in 1916, enacted under President Woodrow Wilson. This date marks the anniversary of the Second Constitutional Convention passing a resolution for “the flag of the United States be 13 stripes, alternate red and white,” and that “the union be 13 stars, white in a blue field, representing a new … [Read more...]
This Week In Alaskan History: Noel Wien
This week in Alaska History: On June 8, 1899 Noel Wien was born. He was the first pilot to fly from Fairbanks to Seattle and the first to make a roundtrip flight between Alaska and Asia. In 1927 Noel Wien and other partners founded Wien Air Alaska, the first airline in Alaska, as well as one of the first in the United States. Noel Wien’s Early Years Noel Wien was born on June 8, … [Read more...]
America the Beautiful
June 6th - June 12th, 2021 is America the Beautiful Week. The intention is to celebrate the beautiful landscapes and landmarks in the United States. While encouraging everyone to take pride in the beauty of their state. As well as, take a moment to appreciate the many things that make their state beautiful. For examples, Alaskans, even from afar can view Denali's majestic peak. … [Read more...]
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