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Do you know the interesting history of the Alaska State Flag? Benny Benson, a 13-year-old native Alaskan orphan of Aleut-Russian descent, crafted the Alaska state flag's design in 1927. His inspiration drew from the celestial beauty of Alaska's night sky, specifically the Big Dipper constellation and the guiding light of the North Star. This emblematic design won a contest for the Alaska Territory's flag, earning Benny Benson a prize of $1,000 and a watch. Later, in 1959, upon Alaska's admission

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