Polity Alaska Territory

This article is about the specific polity Alaska Territory and therefore only includes events related to its territory and not to its possessions or colonies. If you are interested in the possession, this is the link to the article about the nation which includes all possessions as well as all the different incarnations of the nation.

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Was an organized incorporated territory of the United States from August 24, 1912, until Alaska was granted statehood on January 3, 1959.

Establishment

  • August 1912: The District of Alaska became the Alaska Territory.

Chronology

Interactive Chronologies with maps are available in the section Changes Navigation

1. World War II

Was a global conflict that lasted from 1939 to 1945 (it started sooner in certain regions) between the Axis Powers (mainly Germany, Japan and Italy) and the Allies (mainly the Soviet Union, the U.S.A., the U.K., China and France). It was the war with more fatalities in history. The war in Asia began when Japan invaded China on July 7, 1937. The war in Europe began when Germany invaded Poland on September 1, 1939. The war ended with the complete defeat of the Axis powers, which were occupied by the Allies.

1.1. World War II (Asia & Pacific)

Was the East Asian, South Asian and Pacific theatre of World War II.

1.1.1. Aleutian Islands Campaign

Was a military campaign conducted by the United States, Canada, and Japan in the Aleutian Islands, part of the Territory of Alaska, in the American Theater and the Pacific Theater of World War II.

  • June 1942: Japanese invade western Aleutians, landing some 1,800 men on Attu and Kiska.
  • June 1942: Japanese invade western Aleutians, landing some 1,800 men on Attu and Kiska.
  • May 1943: The U.S. 7th Division defeats the Japanese forces on Attu, which is liberated.
  • August 1943: The Americans and Canadians executed an unopposed landing on Kiska on 15 August, securing the island and ending the Aleutian Islands campaign.

2. Further events (Unrelated to Any War)

  • January 1959: Alaska was granted statehood on January 3, 1959.

Disestablishment

  • January 1959: Alaska was granted statehood on January 3, 1959.

Selected Sources

  • Van Zandt, Franklin K. (1976). Boundaries of the United States and the Several States: With Miscellaneous Geographic Information Concerning Areas, Altitudes, and Geographic Centers. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Government Printing Office. pp.165-166
  • Williams, M.H. (1989): United States army in World War II - Special Studies - Chronology 1941-1945, p.112
  • Williams, M.H. (1989): United States army in World War II - Special Studies - Chronology 1941-1945, p.127
  • Williams, M.H. (1989): United States army in World War II - Special Studies - Chronology 1941-1945, p.40