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April 19, 1954
The Nome Nugget
Nome, Nome County, Alaska
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In Anchorage, Bill Stookey of Stookey Glass Company presents an Alaska flag to Walter J. Hickel, who will take it to Washington, D.C., to educate Congress on the merits of Alaska statehood. Hickel emphasizes equality and plans to confer with Republican officials.
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Hickel Will Take Flag to Washington To Plug Statehood
"There are a lot of Congressmen who do not know that Alaska has a flag," said Bill Stookey of the Stookey Glass Company of Anchorage as he gave an Alaska flag to Walter J. Hickel to take back to Washington, D.C. with him. Hickel is going to Washington to assist in educating the members of the House of Representatives on the merits of statehood for Alaska.
In accepting the flag Hickel said, "It is high time we Americans practice what we preach. We talk about the dignity of man and equality throughout the world. So let Congress start at home by granting equality to Americans in Alaska."
Asked about the chances of the statehood bill passing the House, Hickel said, "It's going to be a tough battle, but we are going to fight with all our might."
While in the states Hickel will confer with top Republican party officials, including Leonard Hall, Republican National Committeeman.
"There are a lot of Congressmen who do not know that Alaska has a flag," said Bill Stookey of the Stookey Glass Company of Anchorage as he gave an Alaska flag to Walter J. Hickel to take back to Washington, D.C. with him. Hickel is going to Washington to assist in educating the members of the House of Representatives on the merits of statehood for Alaska.
In accepting the flag Hickel said, "It is high time we Americans practice what we preach. We talk about the dignity of man and equality throughout the world. So let Congress start at home by granting equality to Americans in Alaska."
Asked about the chances of the statehood bill passing the House, Hickel said, "It's going to be a tough battle, but we are going to fight with all our might."
While in the states Hickel will confer with top Republican party officials, including Leonard Hall, Republican National Committeeman.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Alaska Statehood
Walter Hickel
Congress Lobbying
Republican Officials
Flag Presentation
What entities or persons were involved?
Walter J. Hickel
Bill Stookey
Leonard Hall
Where did it happen?
Anchorage
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Anchorage
Key Persons
Walter J. Hickel
Bill Stookey
Leonard Hall
Event Details
Bill Stookey of the Stookey Glass Company of Anchorage gave an Alaska flag to Walter J. Hickel to take to Washington, D.C., to educate Congressmen on Alaska statehood. Hickel plans to confer with Republican officials including Leonard Hall and fight for the statehood bill.