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  Alaska - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
It is the 49th state, having been admitted to the Union on January 3, 1959.
Alaska is the largest state in the United States in terms of land area (it is larger in area than all but 18 of the world's nations) at 570,374 square miles (1,477,261 km²), over twice as large as Texas, the next largest state.
Owing to the state's low population density, most of the land is located in the Unorganized Borough which, as the name implies, has no intermediate borough government of its own, but is administered directly by the state government.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Alaska   (4566 words)

  
 State of Jefferson
The State of Jefferson was a dream, that Northern California and Southern Oregon shared, to succeed in creating a new state.
After Oregon was incorporated as a state in 1859, miners in the area refused allegiance to either state government and declined to pay taxes.
The State of Jefferson Citizens Committee was formed, which was made up mostly of members of Yreka's 20-30 club, and announced that the State of Jefferson would be created every Thursday until recognized.
sisnet.ssku.k12.ca.us /~msusdftp/jones/ian/historypg1.html   (537 words)

  
 Alaska Office of Economic Development
The state seal was originally designed in 1910 while Alaska was a territory and not a state.
The tall, stately Sitka spruce is the state tree.
The pheasant-like willow ptarmigan is the state bird.
www.dced.state.ak.us /oed/student_info/student.htm   (528 words)

  
 Alaska State Seal
The state capital had recently been moved to Juneau from Sitka, and Alaska had belonged to the United State for only a bit over 40 years.
The fish and the seals (the mammals) represent the importance of fishing and wildlife to the economy.
Sources: State of Alaska, and "Alaska: A History of the 49th State" by Claus M. Naske and Herman E. Slotnick.
www.fairbanks-alaska.com /state-seal.htm   (167 words)

  
 New Alaska Web Site Educates People About the 49th State
As of 2000, the population of the state hovers at approximately 626,932.
*The state is bordered by the Yukon Territory and British Columbia, Canada to the east, the Gulf of Alaska and the Pacific Ocean to the south, the Bering Sea, Bering Strait, and Chukchi Sea to the west, and the Beaufort Sea and the Arctic Ocean to the north.
The state's population does not readily identify with the Bible Belt and midwest conservative backbone, as Alaska is generally far less religious than those areas of the Lower 48.
www.emediawire.com /releases/2005/5/prweb236929.htm   (638 words)

  
 49thstate
Moving from the original 78 rpm shellacs to the 45 and LP formats, the label kept a stream of important musical performances available to the public.
As late as 1980, 49th State had a numerous catalog of re-released material on 45 rpm records (cleverly beginning with #49 and numbering more than 300 releases issued) and a wealth of music was available on LPs.
And so, more than a half century later, the music that was the nucleus of an idea of George Ching for his little "49th State Hawaii" record label resonates once again.
home.earthlink.net /~jaymar41/49thstate.html   (545 words)

  
 HYP RECORDS/Vinyl Safari: Hawaiian--49th State Records   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Genoa Keawe and her Hawaiians are the real stars of Hawai'i, the beloved royalty of the 49th State record label.
As the Party Hulas liners state, "She sings clear and true, with the Hawaiian ha'iha'i...that effortless, unmistakable breaking turn of voice that can in no way be compared with the heavy hillbilly yodel.
Presumably the movement for statehood predated Alaska's becoming State 49.) Helpfully, all the artists are credited; LP jackets state whether the music is vocal or "instrumentals in hula tempo" and even whether it is essentially authentic or geared to tourists.
www.hipwax.com /music/hawai_49.html   (857 words)

  
 alaskakid.com - The 49th State   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
The variety in climate and scenery is amazing – just hours from the rugged mountains and warm, lush valleys of the southern coastline you can step out onto the tundra of the arctic.
As a group, Alaskans are younger than their fellow Americans living in the other states.
Motto – North to the Future Nickname – The Last Frontier Origin of state's name – Based on an Aleut word "alaxsxaq" literally meaning "object toward which the action of the sea is directed" or more simply "the mainland".
www.alaskakid.com /myalaska/49thstate.html   (367 words)

  
 Smartest State 2005-2006
METHODOLOGY--This fourth Smartest State designation is awarded based on 21 factors chosen from Morgan Quitno’s annual reference book, Education State Rankings, 2005-2006.
Rates for each of the 21 factors were processed through a formula that measures how a state compares to the national average for a given category.
The end result is that the farther below the national average a state’s education ranking is, the lower (and less smart) it ranks.
www.morganquitno.com /edrank.htm   (218 words)

  
 eBay - alaska 49th state, Postcards Paper, United States items on eBay.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
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 The saga of Alaska: explore the storied history of America's 49th state Travel America - Find Articles
Enter U.S. Secretary of State William H. Seward, who in 1867 negotiated the purchase of Alaska for $7.2 million.
And while Alaska didn't become a state until 1959, its future and place in the American psyche were set.
Two excellent museums, the Alaska State Museum and the City Museum, tell the story of Juneau past and present.
findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0FCQ/is_5_20/ai_n13455761   (441 words)

  
 49th State Classics
Ching was the owner of a small record store in Honolulu that got lots of foot traffic from servicemen and women stationed in or passing through Hawaii.
State Hawaii Records recorded and released hundreds of titles featuring the greatest artists of the time such as; Gabby Pahinui, Genoa Keawe, steel guitar master Benny Rogers,
We will be re-releasing many classic albums and we invite you to sit back, relax, listen, and enjoy a magical musical journey back in time to a simpler place.
www.cordinternational.com /49th_state_classics.htm   (387 words)

  
 The 49th State   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
To be sure, political considerations had often been part of statehood questions: the 1864 elevation of Nevada from territory to state (though it only had a population of 20,000 at the time) gave Abraham Lincoln needed votes for re-election and also helped ratify the 13th Amendment.
The Supreme Court ruled that, because Alaska was not officially a state, the Constitution's provision that one state should not hold sway over the commerce of another did not protect Alaska.
Billions of dollars in defense spending came into the state in the construction of the Alaska Highway, the capture and eventual fortification of the Aleutian islands, and the construction of military bases throughout the state.
xroads.virginia.edu /~CAP/BARTLETT/49state.html   (4093 words)

  
 Alaska Description
Alaska is the magazine for people who are stimulated by the wild beauty and exciting thrills of America's 49th state.
Alaska covers the state's unique and numerous animals, as well as the many recreational activities in which one can participate when visiting or living in the 49th state, including biking, hiking, camping, RV'ing, bird watching, wildlife viewing, and mountain climbing.
Alaska Magazine covers the state's unique and numerous animals, as well as the many recreational activitiesavailable in the 49th state.and includes great photography of spectacular landscapes, native Alaska life, and stories about most remote villages and political commentary.
www.magamart.com /descriptions/alaska.html   (534 words)

  
 Creating Alaska - Origins of the 49th State
We bequeath to you a state that will be glorious in her achievements, a homeland filled with opportunities for living, a land where you can worship and pray, a country where ambitions will be bright and real, an Alaska that will grow with you as you grow.
These are some of the words that were spoken in the closing minutes of the Alaskan Constitutional Convention on February 6, 1956.
Looking forward to the future with vision and hope, a group of men and women forged the Constitution for Alaska,the 49th State of the Union.
www.alaska.edu /creatingalaska   (272 words)

  
 49th State Fellows
Forty-Ninth State Fellows ordinarily take all of the Forty-Ninth State requirements together as a cohort.
Since Honors tutorials are associated with designated course sections, and other courses have sections designated for Fellows, Fellows must secure advice and permission from their advisors before registering for classes.
In case of time conflicts between courses required for Forty-Ninth State Fellows and for other degree requirements, the program may allow Fellows to substitute sections or to take courses outside the usual sequence.
www.uaa.alaska.edu /honors/curriculum/49_state.cfm   (338 words)

  
 Haunted Spots Within the 49th State   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
state within the United States, featuring the largest land area of all the U.S. states.
Alaska not only provides a visitor with bear viewing, rafting, glacier and wildness cruises, but the state also has numerous haunted locations within its territory, including a hotel in Anchorage and haunted road in Chugiak.
In Anchorage, you will be able to find a host of interesting haunted locations, such as a particular Courtyard by Marriott.
www.unexplainable.net /artman/publish/article_2922.shtml   (816 words)

  
 SCTE: 49th State Chapter   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
The 49th State Chapter of the Society of Cable Telecommunication Engineers provides quality technical training and certification testing to local technical employees engaged in the design, construction and maintenance of modern telecommunications facilities.
Members of the 49th State Chapter are located in Alaska.
Each year we conduct seminars on a variety of subjects of interest to communication technicians and engineers.
www.scte.alaska.com   (92 words)

  
 Alaska, The State
Alaska is one of the top tourist destinations in the United States.
about one-fifth the size of the Lower 48 states.
, is America's most scenic state capital with magnificent Mendenhall Glacier nearby, was founded in 1880 by gold miner Joe Juneau.
www.sklodge.com /state.htm   (180 words)

  
 Florist flower << TOdoDI
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North Carolina is a southern state in the United States.
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 SR.com: Heacox finds state of bliss in 49th state
Heacox finds state of bliss in 49th state
In his latest book, Kim Heacox, a 1969 Ferris High School graduate, recalls that skipping school as a youth to ride his bicycle along Hangman Creek seemed considerably more rewarding than learning the Three R's.
Crossing runoff-swollen McCormick Creek looked possible to Ken, but luckily his wife was there to add some logic and he postponed the hike until later in the season.
www.spokesmanreview.com /tools/story_pf.asp?ID=70397   (847 words)

  
 Various Artists: Vintage Hawaiian Treasures
The original tracks were released on 78 RPM records, and have been extensively restored and remastered for CD release.
All songs were previously released on the 49th State Hawaii Records label.
Included are extensive liner notes documenting the "49th State" story, each composition, and some of the artists and composers.
www.hulasource.com /v.html   (603 words)

  
 IPL Kidspace: Stately Knowledge
Here is the homepage for the Alaska State Historical Society.
Here is the official state website for the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Safety.
ThingsToDo.com is an online guide to information about Alaska's entertainment, recreation, and travel, and includes the state's interesting facts, famous people, and special events.
www.ipl.org /youth/stateknow/ak1.html   (329 words)

  
 U.S. Citizenship Test: Could You Pass? - Elementary - MSN Encarta
It allowed citizens of the United States to claim land
Who becomes president of the United States if the president and the vice president should die?
What is the 49th state of the Union (United States)?
encarta.msn.com /encnet/departments/elementary/?page=Quiz14&Quizid=14   (227 words)

  
 Lieutenant Governor Loren Leman
State of Alaska > Lieutenant Governor > Alaska Constitution
"We the people of Alaska, grateful to God and to those who founded our nation and pioneered this great land, in order to secure and transmit to succeeding generations our heritage of political, civil, and religious liberty within the Union of States, do ordain and establish this constitution for the State of Alaska."
State Capitol, Third Floor, Juneau, Alaska 907.465.3520 465.5400 fax
ltgov.state.ak.us /constitution.php   (123 words)

  
 Top 20 Encyclopedia
Alaska Territory was an organized territory of the United States from August 24, 1912 to January 3, 1959, when Alaska became the 49th state.
After it was purchased in 1867 from Russia as "Seward's Folly", but before it was a designated territory, the region was known as the Department of Alaska and then District of Alaska.
This United States history article is a stub.
encyc.connectonline.com /index.php/Alaska_Territory   (167 words)

  
 49th Florida State Convention - Hotel Information
Inform reservation clerk that you are attending the 49th Florida State Convention to receive the convention rate.
Reservations must be received by the hotel by 7/12/05, so register early.
Wyndham Palace and Disney are offering a special Park Hopper package for those attending the 49th State Convention.
www.flstateconvention.com /hotel.html   (191 words)

  
 Overstock.com, save up to 80% every day!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
This offer applies to the lower 48 states and APO/FPO destinations only.
Offer ends August 15, 2006 @ 11:59 PM MST.
Note: All shipping prices displayed are for the lower 48 states only and APO/FPO destinations.
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 Amazon.com: Mountain Bike Alaska: 49 Trails in the 49th State: Books: Richard Larson   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
This item is not eligible for Amazon Prime, but over a million other items are.
I own the rights to this title and would like to make it available again through Amazon.
Hiking Alaska (State Hiking Series) by Dean Littlepage
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