Alaska Statehood Act - Wikipedia
WEBThe Alaska Statehood Act (Pub. L. 85–508, 72 Stat. 339, enacted July 7, 1958) was introduced by Delegate E.L. Bob Bartlett and signed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower on July 7, 1958. As a result, Alaska became the 49th U.S. state on January 3, 1959.
Club 49®. Only in Alaska, only for Alaska - Alaska Airlines
WEBClub 49® is a free program within Mileage Plan™ that offers additional benefits for Alaska residents. It’s our way of showing gratitude to the state that gave us our name and the people who’ve kept us flying for more than 80 years.
Alaska ‑ Juneau, Alaska Purchase & Population - HISTORY
WEBOct 27, 2009 · The largest state admitted to the Union, Alaska became the 49th state in 1959 and is located in the northwest region of North America. Acquired by the United States in 1867, the territory was...
Alaska: The 49th State's Place in History | whitehouse.gov
WEBAug 31, 2015 · The President is traveling to Alaska to see firsthand the impacts of climate change on the region. Here's a historical look at why Alaska is so important to protect.
Alaska admitted into Union - HISTORY
WEBFeb 9, 2010 · On January 3, 1959, President Eisenhower signs a special proclamation admitting the territory of Alaska into the Union as the 49th and largest state. Indigenous peoples inhabited the region...
Alaska | History, Flag, Maps, Weather, Cities, & Facts
WEB16 hours ago · Alaska, constituent state of the United States of America. Admitted to the union as the 49th state on January 3, 1959, it lies at the extreme northwest of the North American continent. The Alaska Peninsula is the Western Hemisphere’s largest peninsula, and Alaska’s Denali is North America’s highest peak.
Jan. 3, 1959 | Alaska Becomes a State - The New York Times
WEBOn Jan. 3, 1959, President Dwight Eisenhower signed a proclamation admitting Alaska to the Union as the 49th state. The New York Times noted that the signing included the unveiling of the...
How did Alaska become a State - DailyHistory.org
WEBSep 24, 2021 · Alaska became the 49th state of the United States in 1959. By 1859, Alaska's control had been held numerous indigenous and non-indigenous colonizers, first by the Russian Empire, and settled by non-indigenous populations since …
Club 49® weekly fare sale | Alaska Airlines
WEBThe Club 49® weekly fare sale is available for eligible Alaska residents who join Club 49™.
Alaska Statehood - Eisenhower Presidential Library
WEBAfter the annual introduction of various statehood bills H.R. 7999 passed in the House on May 28, 1958, passed in the Senate on June 30, 1958 and was signed into law by the President on July 7, 1958. On January 3, 1959 he signed the official proclamation admitting Alaska as the 49th state.