Seal of Alaska facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Seal of the State of Alaska |
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| Armiger | State of Alaska |
| Adopted | 1959 |
| Earlier version(s) | .svg) |
| Use | Seal of the District of Alaska |
The seal of the state of Alaska is an important symbol for the state. It was first used even before Alaska became a state. Back then, the area was called the District of Alaska.
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History of the Alaska Seal
The First Seal (1884-1910)
The very first seal for Alaska was chosen by the first governor. This early design showed things like glaciers and the beautiful northern lights. It also featured igloos and an Inuit person ice fishing. This seal represented the natural beauty and native life of the region.
The Current Seal (Adopted 1910)
In 1910, the first seal was changed. A new design was created to better show Alaska's rich industries and natural resources. This new seal is the one still used today. It highlights what makes Alaska special and important.
What the Alaska Seal Means
The current seal has many symbols, each telling a part of Alaska's story.
Nature's Beauty and Riches
- Northern Lights: The bright rays above the mountains stand for the amazing Alaskan northern lights. These lights are a natural wonder seen in the sky.
- Trees: The trees on the seal show how much timber Alaska has. This means there are many forests and wood resources.
- Fish and Seals: These animals represent the huge importance of fishing and seal rookeries to Alaska's economy. Fishing is a big industry there.
Alaska's Industries and Work
- Smelter: A smelter is a place where metal is taken from rocks. This symbol shows the importance of mining in Alaska.
- Train: The train on the seal represents Alaska's railroads. These trains help move goods and people across the state.
- Ships: Ships stand for transportation by sea. Alaska has a long coastline, and ships are vital for travel and trade.
- Farmer, Horse, and Wheat: These symbols show Alaskan agriculture. They remind us that farming, growing crops like wheat, is also part of the state's economy.
The seal is a great way to see all the different things that make Alaska unique and strong.
See also
In Spanish: Sello del estado de Alaska para niños
- List of Alaska state symbols
- Flag of Alaska
