On the recordMay 26, 1966
I commend the employees of your State and the Federal Government, particularly the Federal Aviation Agency, who worked so cooperatively during this period.
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presidency.ucsb.eduI commend the employees of your State and the Federal Government, particularly the Federal Aviation Agency, who worked so cooperatively during this period.
Letter to the Governor of Alaska on the Completion of the Last Major Step in the Transition to Statehood.
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