The Second World War dramatically impacted the Alaskan territory and all of its people. Explore firsthand stories from Alaska Native elders and veterans stationed in Alaska.

 
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Iñupiat servicemembers, 1945 Fort Richardson

From left: Wilfred Ryan (from Unalakleet) and Holger “Jorgy” Jorgensen (from Haycock & Koyuk). Photo shared from the Jorgensen Family Photo Collection.