~Every year, the Alaska Day Festival celebrates a momentous moment in Alaskan history; October 18, 1867. It was on that day that Russia gave Alaska to America on the momentous Sitka Castle Hill.When Alaskan natives describe the history of the transfer, there is always such pride in their descriptions. The replacement of the Russian Double Eagle with the infamous Stars and Stripes is regarded as Alaska’s official birthday. And since birthdays are a time for celebrating, Alaska does just that, and has been honoring the day since 1954.
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