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STATE JUNEAU EMPIRE When the U.S. Senate voted 64 to 20 in favor of Alaska statehood on June 30, 1958, Delegate to Congress E.L. "Bob" Bartlett called it the greatest day in Alaska history.

June 30 marks historical day in Alaska statehood

 State victory: Alaska statehood backers and members of the U.S. Congress celebrate the final passage of the statehood bill in the Senate with a 49-star flag. From left, front row, Sen. Warren Magnuson of Washington; Ernest Gruening, former Governor of Alaska and Senator-elect; Sen. Frank Church of Idaho; Senator Thomas Kuchel of California; Governor Mike Stepovich; Senator Harry M. Jackson of Washington; and Rep.-elect Ralph Rivers. At left rear is Rep. Leo O'Brian of New York.
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State victory: Alaska statehood backers and members of the U.S. Congress celebrate the final passage of the statehood bill in the Senate with a 49-star flag. From left, front row, Sen. Warren Magnuson of Washington; Ernest Gruening, former Governor of Alaska and Senator-elect; Sen. Frank Church of Idaho; Senator Thomas Kuchel of California; Governor Mike Stepovich; Senator Harry M. Jackson of Washington; and Rep.-elect Ralph Rivers. At left rear is Rep. Leo O'Brian of New York.
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