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Alaska's 50th Anniversary
"We’re in!" read the headline of the Anchorage Daily Time's on June 30, 1958. Earlier that day, the U.S. Senate passed the Alaska statehood bill and set into motion the introduction of the "Great Land" into United States history. Nothing was official however, until President Eisenhower signed the bill on July 7, and the declaration of statehood was signed on January 3, 1959.
Fast forward 50 years, and Alaska is preparing for the biggest celebration the state has seen since.
Travelers will have plenty of opportunities to take part in anniversary events throughout the state — from a grand ball and governor’s dinner in Anchorage to a parade of cars through Ketchikan. Alaska will even premier a float in the Tournament of Roses Parade on January 1. To find more special promotions celebrating Alaska's 50th view our travel specials.
Additionally, Alaskans are flaunting statehood memorabilia in honor of the Last Frontier, such as the new Alaska license plate and the newly minted Alaska state quarter released this August. The Alaska state postage stamp was also unveiled earlier this fall and is set for distribution January 3, 2009.
Read more about Alaska’s 50th anniversary and events occurring throughout the state at http://www.gov.state.ak.us/ASCC.
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