First Statehood Bill
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| 1916 First Statehood Bill - Wickersham introduced the idea of statehood to congress 43 years before it became a reality. "Judge Wickersham takes his seat in Congress." Photocopy of article from the FAIRBANKS NEWS, March 17, 1909. Washington, D. C., March 17, Delegate Wickersham, of Alaska, took his formal oath of office and was seated in the house of representatives yesterday. |
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