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Yes. Dwight D. Eisenhower was responsible for signing the proclamation that admitted Alaska as a state in 1959. Most of the advocating for Alaska was done by William H. Seward though. Alaska was known as Seward's Folly or Seward's Ice Box because of his involvement.
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Who added Hawaii and Alaska to the Union?
Dwight Eisenhower.
Who was the first president to preside over 50 states?
Alaska and Hawaii became states in 1959, while Dwight D. Eisenhower was President.
How did Alaska get their statehood?
Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a paper and Alaska became a state.
What president was in office when Alaska and Hawaii joined union?
Dwight D. Eisenhower.
What states were admitted to the union during Dwight Eisenhower presidency?
Hawaii and Alaska were added while Eisenhower was President.
Who was the 1st president to be president of all 50 states?
Dwight D. Eisenhower was first president to be in office over 50 states.Hawaii became the 50th state during the presidency of Dwight D. Eisenhower. Dwight D. EisenhowerHawaii officially became the 50 State, of the United States of America on August 21st 1959. Dwight D. Eisenhower the 34th President of the United States was the President at the time making him the first President to preside over 50 States. President Eisenhower was in office from January 20, 1953 to January 20, 1961.
What president was in office when Alaska and Hawaii become a state?
Dwight Eisenhower.Hawaii became the 50th State in 1959 and the US President at that time was Dwight David Eisenhower.
Is Dwight Eisenhower single?
No, Dwight Eisenhower is not single.
Who was the president at the time when there was fifty states?
Eisenhower (and every President since then!) Hawaii and Alaska became states while Dwight David Eisenhower was in office.
What was Dwight Eisenhower's political affiliation?
Dwight Eisenhower was a Republican
What important things did Dwight Eisenhower's do after his presidency?
he didn't do anything he died after he was president!
What are Dwight D. Eisenhower kids names?
Doud Dwight Eisenhower and John Sheldon Doud Eisenhower.
