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Celebrating Statehood
1958  Congress passes  Alaska Statehood Act conveying ownership of 104 million acres. Celebrating the Statehood of Alaska as the 49th State. Delegation celebrates Alaska's Statehood by posing in front of a 49 star flag. Identified are Representative Ralph Rivers (far left), Ernest Gruening (beneath flag), Bob Bartlett (next to Gruening in light colored suit), Bob Atwood (holding flag), and Mike Stepovich (second from right). UAF-1976-21-281


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