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The official state seal of Alaska was originally designed in 1910 when Alaska was still a territory and not a state. The symbols on the state seal represent: Rays above the mountains: the Northern Lights (aurora borealis). Smelter: mining. Train: Alaska's rail transportation Ships: marine transportation Trees: Alaska's wealth of forests Farmer, horse, three shocks of wheat: Alaskan agriculture. Fish and seals on outer circle: importance of seafood and wildlife to Alaska's economy. |
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State Symbols: Alaska office of Economic Development
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State Seals - 50 States List
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