Posted on 10/18/2009 6:34:09 PM PDT by euram
In March 1867, U.S. Secretary of State William Seward negotiated the purchase of Alaska from Russia for two cents an acre. On October 18 of that year, authority over the territory of Alaska officially transferred to the United States when the American flag flew over Fort Sitka for the first time. Alaskans have celebrated “Alaska Day” on October 18 ever since. Though the purchase was derided at the time as “Seward’s Folly,” Seward was a visionary, and history has proven that his purchase of Alaska from Russia was never folly. Alaska has contributed greatly to the United States through our export of natural resources – from wild Alaska seafood, timber, and ore to our oil pipeline and future natural gas pipeline. Today we remember the wisdom of Secretary Seward and look forward to the hopeful future of the Last Frontier. Happy Alaska Day!
Today also marks a special occasion for my family as my eldest daughter celebrates her birthday. Happy Birthday, Bristol!
- Sarah Palin
Nevada Day is right around the corner — October 31. Just givin’ you time to gear up....
Happy Alaska Day to you, happy Alaska Day to you, happy Alaska Day to youuuuuuuuuuuu. Happy Alaska Day to you.
Sarah had a baby on Alaska Day? Geez, the woman’s got timing.
Maybe she planned it that way. :)
And maaanyyyyy mooooorrrrrre
Alaska? It’s cold up there - why not learn Spanish and move to Miami or L.A.?
Which Potential 2012 Presidential Candidate Would You Most Likely Vote For?
Mitt Romney
9%
John McCain
1%
Sarah Palin
79%
Bobby Jindal
3%
Tim Pawlenty
3%
Mark Sanford
1%
Mike Huckabee
4%
Total votes: 2824
Cold?
It’s 36 degrees on Bristol Bay.
Shirtsleeve weather!
Meaningless polls attempting to be news.
Pray for America and Gov Palin
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