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Alaska

Alaska

Alaska joined the Union on 7 July 1958, becoming the 49th state. The United States purchased Alaska from Russia on 30 March 1867. From its purchase in 1867 until 17 May 1884, it was known as the Department of Alaska, and from 1884 until 24 August 1912, it was the District of Alaska. On 24 August 1912, it became the Alaska Territory.

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