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...]
National Road Trip Day
National Road Trip Day is the Friday before Memorial Day in the United States. It is the kickoff to the American summer road trip season. This year it falls on May 27th. The Day’s Background National Road Trip Day became a holiday in 2019 because of Pilot Flying J. Pilot Flying J is currently the largest travel center operator in North America. They chose the last Monday in May as … [Read more...]
Walter E. Clark: A First & Last Governor For Alaska
This Week In Alaskan History: On May 20, 1909 Walter E. Clark became the 7th and last governor of the District of Alaska. He acted in that role for three years until 1912 when Alaska became a territory. In May of 1913 Clark became the 1st governor of the territory of Alaska. The Governor’s Background Clark was born in Ashford, Connecticut to a farming family. He served … [Read more...]
National Women’s Checkup Day
National Women’s Checkup Day is held annually on the second Monday of May. This is included during National Women’s Health Week, which starts on Mother’s Day each year. This year, National Women’s Checkup Day is May 9. Annual checkups for women, or well-woman visits, focus on overall health and wellness. The main goals of annual checkups are to continue documenting your health … [Read more...]
National Playground Safety Week
The last week of April (April 25 - 29, 2022) is National Playground Safety Week. At every age, it's important to teach children about playground safety. Review the posted rules with your child when you arrive at a playground. Walk around the playground together to look for potential hazards, as well as equipment that is, and is not, age-appropriate for your child. Teach children to … [Read more...]
Alaska’s First State Legislature
This Week In Alaskan History: A mere three weeks after then President Dwight Eisenhower signed the proclamation which granted statehood to Alaska, the first Alaska State Legislature convened on January 26, 1959. Alaska’s First State Legislature Convened At the state’s first Legislature, Alaskan lawmakers took it upon themselves to not only organize a state government but pass the … [Read more...]
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