Commemoration of Alaska’s Purchase Begins in Washington, D.C. Next Week
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JUNEAU – Celebration of Alaska’s purchase from Russia, known as the Treaty of Cession, will be held in Washington D.C. next week and feature a number of Alaska leaders. This year marks the 150th anniversary of the document that transferred ownership of Alaska to the United States. Lt. Governor Byron Mallott is the Chair of […]