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April 12, 1948
The Daily Alaska Empire
Juneau, Juneau County, Alaska
What is this article about?
Alaska Territorial Federation of Labor plans 'Statehood Tea Party' rally tomorrow at 11 a.m., marching from AFL Hall to Governor's House to raise 50-star flag symbolizing statehood for Alaska and Hawaii, with coffee served.
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AFL STATEHOOD TEA PARTY WILL TAKE PLACE HERE
To Raise 50-Star Flag at Governor's House Tomorrow
Plans were complete today for the "Statehood Tea Party" sponsored by the Alaska Territorial Federation of Labor to bring national attention to demand for the granting of statehood to Alaska.
Local AFL unions have asked all interested persons to join them tomorrow at 11 a. m. in a one-hour stop work observance. The group will form at the AFL Hall on Second Street and march to the Governor's House.
A special flag, containing 50 stars, will be raised in a ceremony there. Coffee will be served to those attending by Mrs. Ernest Gruening and her committee.
The flag, which includes stars for both Alaska and Hawaii was made by Mrs. Maude Hamlin. It will be raised on the flag pole by Lew M. Williams, Acting Governor of Alaska.
To Raise 50-Star Flag at Governor's House Tomorrow
Plans were complete today for the "Statehood Tea Party" sponsored by the Alaska Territorial Federation of Labor to bring national attention to demand for the granting of statehood to Alaska.
Local AFL unions have asked all interested persons to join them tomorrow at 11 a. m. in a one-hour stop work observance. The group will form at the AFL Hall on Second Street and march to the Governor's House.
A special flag, containing 50 stars, will be raised in a ceremony there. Coffee will be served to those attending by Mrs. Ernest Gruening and her committee.
The flag, which includes stars for both Alaska and Hawaii was made by Mrs. Maude Hamlin. It will be raised on the flag pole by Lew M. Williams, Acting Governor of Alaska.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Alaska Statehood
Tea Party
Afl Rally
50 Star Flag
Governor's House
What entities or persons were involved?
Mrs. Ernest Gruening
Mrs. Maude Hamlin
Lew M. Williams
Where did it happen?
Governor's House, Alaska
Story Details
Key Persons
Mrs. Ernest Gruening
Mrs. Maude Hamlin
Lew M. Williams
Location
Governor's House, Alaska
Story Details
The Alaska Territorial Federation of Labor sponsors a 'Statehood Tea Party' to demand Alaska statehood, with a one-hour stop work observance, march from AFL Hall on Second Street to the Governor's House, raising a 50-star flag made by Mrs. Maude Hamlin by Acting Governor Lew M. Williams, and coffee served by Mrs. Ernest Gruening's committee.