50th statehood anniversary celebrations get a jump start in Fairbanks

Thu, May 29, 2008 
Posted in Alaska News

It’s nearly 50 years since Alaska officially became a state in January 1959.  But it was the prior summer when the drama unfolded in Congress that allowed Alaska into the Union.  Yesterday Fairbanks kicked off a series of celebrations to take place around the state commemorating Alaska’s 50th anniversary.

Libby Casey, KUAC - Fairbanks


 
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