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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