Romer Derr rings a replica of the Liberty Bell outside the Federal Building 49 times, signifying Alaska joining the United States as the 49th state on July 1, 1958, in Juneau, Alaska. Behind Derr holding the Alaska flag, left, is Judy Findlay and holding the U.S. flag, right, is Marilee Nowacki.

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