White House, July 1, 1958 -- President Eisenhower poses with Governor Michael Stepovich and Secretary of the Interior, Frederick Andrew Seaton after Congress voted to approve Alaska statehood. Alaska became the 49th state in 1959. Photo: Abbie Rowe

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