This Day in Alaskan History-April 16th 1959

By Alaska Native News on Apr 16, 2024   Featured, This Day in Alaskan History  

After having been in session since January 26th, 1959, Alaska’s very first legislature gavelled out on April 16th, 1959. Alaska had just been admitted to the Union after President Eisenhower signed a special proclamation. Presiding over the Senate was Senate President William E Beltz of Unalakleet. His House counterpart was Speaker Warren A Taylor of […]