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Mission Accomplished
The "First Truck to run from Dawson Creek to Fairbanks" is flanked by soldiers carrying flags at the Soldier’s Summit ceremony. November 20, 1942. (view more details)
The troops were ultimately successful in keeping to their deadline, and the sections of the road northwest of Kluane Lake were officially linked in October of 1942. The official opening ceremony of the Alaska Highway was held on November 20, 1942 beside Kluane Lake, Yukon. Many dignitaries from both Canada and the United States attended.
Cutting the ribbon at the official dedication ceremony opening the Alaska Highway at Soldier’s Summit... (view more details)
Dedication ceremony of the Alaska Highway held at Soldier’s Summit on the shores of Kluane Lake... (view more details)
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