National - Officials in Other States
Alfred E. Driscoll
Governor, State of New Jersey (1947-54)
State Senator, New Jersey (1939-41)
Role in Statehood Struggle
- Testified several times to Congress in support of Alaska statehood
- Travelled extensively throughout Alaska
Personal Information
Name Alfred Eastlack Driscoll
Occupation Politician and Urban Planner
Born October 25, 1902 - Camden, New Jersey
Died March 9, 1975 - Trenton, New Jersey
Len B. Jordan
Governor, State of Idaho (1951-55)
US Senator (1962-73)
Role in Statehood Struggle
- Public advocate for Alaska statehood during tenure as Governor
- Travelled extensively throughout Alaska
Personal Information
Name Leonard Beck Jordan
Occupation Farmer, Rancher, Businessman
Born May 15, 1899 - Mt. Pleasant, Utah
Died June 30, 1983 - Boise, Idaho
Earl Warren
Chief Justice, United States Supreme Court (1953-69)
Governor, State of California (1943-53)
Candidate for US Vice President (1948)
Attorney General, State of California (1939-43)
Role in Statehood Struggle
- Testified several times to Congress in support of Alaska statehood
Personal Information
Name Earl Warren
Occupation Lawyer and Judge
Born March 19, 1891 - Los Angeles, California
Died July 9, 1974 - Washington, D.C.
Honors Received:
- Presidential Medal of Freedom (Posthumously) - 1981
- Buried in Arlington National Cemetery
- Honorary Doctorate - University of Alaska, 1951