Thursday, October 18, 2007
happy alaska day!
today, we, in the largest state in the union, celebrate alaska day. alaska day, observed every year on october 18th, celebrates the transfer of the alaskan territory from russia to the united states in 1867. now, eventhough the treaty was signed on march 30, 1867 (or seward's day) the commissioners didnt arrive in sitka, ak until october. every year, like in 1867 the russian flag is lowered and american flag raised.my housemate kaela, is on a business trip in sitka this week so she is experiencing the ceremonial flag raising and parade. i am celebrating by teaching english, political science, and life skills. gooooo alaska!
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thanks for the history lesson Ms. Jones, instructional support at Bethel Alternative Boarding School. You are more than qualified to teach history to high school students.
Keep up the good work, "teach"!
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