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CROWD: Lowell Thomas Sr. prepares to address a crowd in front of what was then the Juneau Public Library during the 49 star flag raising ceremony. Thomas was a well-known radio announcer, american writer, broadcaster and world explorer.
Photos: Images from another time: 49 stars rise in 1959 070309 LOCAL 6 Juneau Empire CROWD: Lowell Thomas Sr. prepares to address a crowd in front of what was then the Juneau Public Library during the 49 star flag raising ceremony. Thomas was a well-known radio announcer, american writer, broadcaster and world explorer.
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Courtesy Of Don Burford / Photo By Mabel Burford

CAR: Gov. William A. Egan and wife Neva wave to the crowd on Main St. during the 1959 Fourth of July parade in Juneau.

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Friday, July 03, 2009

Story last updated at 7/3/2009 - 10:05 am

Photos: Images from another time: 49 stars rise in 1959

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CROWD: Lowell Thomas Sr. prepares to address a crowd in front of what was then the Juneau Public Library during the 49 star flag raising ceremony. Thomas was a well-known radio announcer, american writer, broadcaster and world explorer.


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