KSKA celebrates 50 years of Alaska statehood. Listen to stories about Alaska's state history.

Forget-Me-Nots


John Whitehead

December 17th, 2009

John Whitehead is a historian who spent two decades researching and writing the book – “Completing the Union: Alaska, Hawaii and the Battle for Statehood.”

He remembers the efforts of a New Orlean’s business man who spent his on funds to help turn the territory of Alaska into a state.

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