Alaska America s New Frontier

The Pacific Story. This is the story of the Pacific and its people, of the peaceful sea and the lands and lives it touches, and their meaning to us and to the generations to come. The National Broadcasting Company presents the second in a new series of programs dedicated to a fuller understanding of the vast Pacific Basin. This new broadcast series, another feature of the Inter-American University of the Air, will deal with a different aspect of the Pacific each week, with d…

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Synopsis

In this episode of Pacific Story, the focus is on Alaska, described as America's new frontier during World War II. The narrative begins with the strategic significance of Alaska as a transport route for land lease materials to Russia, underscoring its role in the Pacific theater of the war. The program sets the stage by introducing the historical context of Alaska's acquisition from Russia, a decision that was met with skepticism and criticism at the time.