Alaska Purchase Centennial: 1867-1967

Authors

  • Herbert H. Rasche

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14430/arctic3283

Keywords:

World War II

Abstract

Reviews the historical background of the purchase and sketches the main developments during the next century, viz: establishment of the boundaries, exploitation of minerals and fisheries, changes induced by World War II, and statehood.

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Published

1967-01-01

Issue

Vol. 20 No. 2 (1967): June: 61–144

Section

Commentary