Congress was almost totally ignorant of Alaska, many suspected that the purchase was a bad bargain, and the only interest revolved around fur sealing. Therefore, many Congressmen were reluctant to pass Alaska legislation. Aside from the purchase,...
From text of document: Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the territory ceded to the United States by Russia by the treaty of March thirtieth, eighteen hun- dred and...
10 min, 2 sec film clip, color/sound. Ted Stevens gives an update on current work in the Senate to authorize development on Alaska's coastal plain; thanks long-time staffer Marie [Matsuno] Nash, who recently retired as director of Stevens's...
9 min, 3 sec. film clip, color/sound. Ted Stevens gives an update on current work in the Senate to authorize development on Alaska's coastal plain; thanks Janet Halverson; recognizes deployed U.S. military personnel; comments on regime change...