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...]
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...]
United States Acquires Alaska
Today in U.S. history: On March 30, 1867 the United States acquired Alaska from Russia. The 586,412 square miles worth of land cost the U.S. $7.2 million. The Alaska purchase marked the end of Russian efforts to expand trade and settlements to the Pacific coast of North America. Further, this allowed the U.S. to rise as a great power in the Asia-Pacific region. History Beginning in … [Read more...]
Mt. McKinley National Park Established
This Week in Alaska History: The annual celebration of the creation of Mt. McKinley National Park is on February 26. This park has the highest point in the United States at 20,320 feet above sea level. The wildlife is plentiful in this park along with beautiful sights to see. Not surprisingly, tourists from all over the world travel to see what this park is all about. Who Established … [Read more...]
