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1958 Alaska Statehood Act signed by IKE...
1958 Alaska Statehood Act signed by IKE...
Item # 718404
July 08, 1958
THE DETROIT NEWS, July 8, 1958
* Alaska Constitution presented
* Statehood Act in signed by IKE
* President Dwight D. Eisenhower
The top of page 3 has a three column heading: "New Constitution Hailed as Model for Entire U.S." with lead-in: "Inside Alaska" (see images)
Complete with all 32 pages, small library stamp within the masthead, small binding holes along the spine, generally very nice.
AI notes: On July 7, 1958, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the Alaska Statehood Act (H.R. 7999) into law, officially paving the way for Alaska's admission as the 49th state of the United States. This landmark legislation marked the culmination of a decades-long effort by Alaskans to gain full representation and self-governance equal to that of the other states. The Act passed the House of Representatives on May 28, 1958, with a vote of 210–166, and the Senate on June 30, 1958, by a margin of 64–20 .
President Eisenhower's signing ceremony was notably understated. According to reports, he signed the bill in the Oval Office with only a single aide present, accompanied by a few photographers and reporters. After affixing his signature, he remarked, "Ok, now that's 49," and left the room without further comment .
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