Statehood for Alaska was an important cause of James Wickersham early in his tenure as a congressional delegate. Decades later, the statehood movement gained its first real momentum following a territorial referendum in 1946. The Alaska Statehood Committee and Alaska's Constitutional Convention would soon follow. Statehood supporters also found themselves fighting major battles against political foes, mostly in the U.S. Congress but also within Alaska. Statehood was approved by Congress on July 7, 1958. Alaska was officially proclaimed a state on January 3, 1959. COUNT 5
QSN1 On what day was Alaska officially named a state? ANS1 January 3, 1959 QSN2 In what year did Alaskan Statehood gain momentum following a territorial referendum? ANS2 1946 QSN3 What cause did James Wickersham focus on in his early Congressional tenure? ANS3 Statehood for Alaska QSN4 From which areas did Alaskan supporters face political challenges? ANS4 mostly in the U.S. Congress but also within Alaska QSN5 On what day was Alaskan Statehood finally approved by Congress? ANS5 July 7, 1958