At the World's Fair in Seattle in 1962, the Alaska exhibit was well attended. The announcer was describing the Alaska flag and the Alaska song that went along with it. Then asked if anyone knew the Alaska song? My two very young daughters, ten and eleven, sang it alone for the entire crowd. They received loud applause.
Thank you so much for this information. As you know I lived in Cordova for several years and I never knew about how the flag was formed. Very interesting. Do you know how Benny "Ben" died?
I was just curious, so young yet. Loved the song that goes with the words.
The best Flag and the best State Song in the Union. As a child in school we would sing it every morning. I still sing it for friends, kinda sad how few Alaskans know all the words, if any.
At the World's Fair in Seattle in 1962, the Alaska exhibit was well attended. The announcer was describing the Alaska flag and the Alaska song that went along with it. Then asked if anyone knew the Alaska song? My two very young daughters, ten and eleven, sang it alone for the entire crowd. They received loud applause.
Jerry - Great story -
Benny was a great friend of mine and many others in Kodiak. He was an outstanding Elk of the Kodiak Lodge 1772. I have an Alaska flag signed by Benny.
Jerry - What a great experience. He must have been an interesting Alaskan -
He was a quiet, easy-going guy who never mentioned the fact that he did anything to be slapped on the back about. He was friendly to all.
Love this story… Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much for this information. As you know I lived in Cordova for several years and I never knew about how the flag was formed. Very interesting. Do you know how Benny "Ben" died?
I was just curious, so young yet. Loved the song that goes with the words.
I have a miniature Alaska State Flag signed by Benny Benson. He had a stand during Fur Rondy one year.
George - What a special keepsake -
The best Flag and the best State Song in the Union. As a child in school we would sing it every morning. I still sing it for friends, kinda sad how few Alaskans know all the words, if any.
Eric - Loved singing our Alaska state song in school -