Histories of Alaska: Before becoming a state, Alaska was a department, a district and a territory, bringing governors from all over the U.S. and even Canada.
President Joe Biden greets Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy, left, as he arrives at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson on Sept. 11, 2023, in Anchorage. on Alaska history by local historian David Reamer. Have a question about Anchorage or Alaska history or an idea for a future article? Go to the form at the bottom of this story., President Joe Biden declared, “Gov. Dunleavy, it’s good to see you. The governor and I have something in common: We’re both from Scranton, Pennsylvania.” Gov.
“Go away you damned puppy, I don’t want anything to do with you!” replied Nelson. Davis threw some paper in Nelson’s face. Nelson slapped Davis in return. Heated from his own childish and public escalation, Davis borrowed a pistol and shot the unarmed Nelson above the heart. Politics and a shortage of officers meant that Davis was never disciplined for the crime, though his appointment to remote Alaska was likely a form of punishment.
In 1918, President Wilson appointed Thomas Riggs , who was legitimately born in Maryland, to replace Strong. Riggs was followed in 1921 by Scott Bone , who believed Alaska could comfortably maintain a million-plus population at a time when there were less than 60,000 residents. He was born in Indiana. George Parks was born in Colorado and succeeded Riggs as governor.
Gruening worked at several Boston and New York newspapers, including stints as editor of The Nation and New York Post before entering politics in 1933. From 1934 to 1939, he served as the director of the Division of Territories and Islands Possessions within the Department of the Interior. In 1939, President Franklin Roosevelt appointed him as governor of Alaska.
While Heintzleman struggled for public approval, his official successor, Michael “Mike” Stepovich , was his opposite, a public darling. He was handsome, charming, and witty, a perfect salesman for Alaska statehood in the last legs of that lengthy campaign. Time magazine put him on their June 9, 1958 cover. On Jan. 19, 1958, he appeared on the popular game show “What’s My Line.
William “Bill” Egan continued the streak when he won the election to become the first governor of the State of Alaska. Born in Valdez, he lived an unassailably Alaska life, working in road construction, tourism and at a cannery before entering politics. He served three terms as governor, from 1959 to 1966 and from 1970 to 1974, retiring from politics after losing a campaign for a fourth term.
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