On This Day in 1959, Alaska—One of America’s Riskiest Investments ...
Jan 3, 2025 · Alaska is a gold mine, rich in natural resources like petroleum, seafood and literal gold. But the state, which became the United States’ 49th on this day in 1959, wasn’t always considered a...
1959 in Alaska - Wikipedia
Events January 3 – The Territory of Alaska is admitted as the 49th state of the United States. [2] William A. Egan is elected as the first governor of the State of Alaska. [3] January 26 – The 1st Alaska State …
Alaska Statehood - Eisenhower Presidential Library
After the annual introduction of various statehood bills H.R. 7999 passed in the House on May 28, 1958, passed in the Senate on June 30, 1958 and was signed into law by the President on July 7, 1958. …
Introduction - Territories to Statehood, Alaska and Hawaii: Topics in ...
Although Alaska and Hawaii were United States territories in the late 19th century, they were not admitted to the union until 1959. In January 1959, Alaska became the 49th state admitted to the union.
Alaska Becomes the 49th State: A Milestone in American History
On January 3, 1959, Alaska officially became the 49th state of the United States, marking the culmination of a long journey from a remote territory to statehood.
Alaska admitted into Union | January 3, 1959 | HISTORY
Feb 9, 2010 · On January 3, 1959, President Eisenhower signs a special proclamation admitting the territory of Alaska into the Union as the 49th and largest state.
President Eisenhower and the Alaska Purchase - The White House
On Jan. 3, 1959, President Dwight Eisenhower signed a proclamation admitting Alaska to the Union as the 49th state. President Eisenhower stated his support for the idea of statehood for Alaska early in …
When Did Alaska Become A State? - All About America
Apr 17, 2025 · Alaska officially became the 49th state of the United States on January 3, 1959. This monumental shift marked the end of a long journey from distant Russian territory to fully integrated …
History of Alaska/Statehood (1959-present) - Wikibooks
Jun 12, 2025 · In 1959, almost 100 years after the purchase of Alaska from Russia, it had finally become the 49th state of America when President Eisenhower signed the official declaration on January 3rd.
Alaska Becomes America’s 49th State - Mystic Stamp Learning Center
On January 3, 1959, Alaska joined the United States. Most scientists believe the first people to live in America walked across a land bridge that connected Asia to Alaska more than 20,000 years ago.