District of Alaska
The District of Alaska was the federal government’s designation for Alaska from May 17, 1884, to August 24, 1912, when it became Alaska Territory. Previously (1867–1884) it had been known as the Department of Alaska, a military designation.
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• District of Alaska | May 17, 1884 | ||||||||
• Territory of Alaska | August 24, 1912 | ||||||||
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The designation as a district meant that Alaska became an incorporated but unorganized territory with a civil government. The governor of the District of Alaska was appointed by the president of the United States.
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