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From the Archives: Remembering JFK

From the Archives: Remembering JFK

(Images courtesy of Washington State Archives) One of the darkest dates in U.S. history is upon us. It was on Nov. 22, 1963, when U.S. President John F. Kennedy was assassinated while riding in a motorcade in downtown Dallas, Texas. Kennedy was America’s 35th president. In memory of this shocking and tragic event 50 years ago, our State Archives has retrieved two documents related to the fateful day that shook our nation. Here is the telegram (above) sent to Gov….

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Governors’ bill-signing pens over the years

Governors’ bill-signing pens over the years

For the past couple of weeks, Gov. Jay Inslee has been busy signing bills into law as proud legislators and bill supporters cluster around and watch each pen stroke. As is customary, the governor shakes hands, poses for photos and hands out souvenir  pens with his name on them as a keepsake to be used or framed. Since it’s “bill-signing season” here in Olympia, here’s a look at the collection of the bill-signing pens used by Washington governors going back…

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Special anniversary for a NW climbing icon

Special anniversary for a NW climbing icon

(Photo courtesy of State Archives’ State Governors’ Negative Collection) You don’t need to be a mountain climber to recognize and appreciate Jim and Lou Whittaker. The twins and Seattle natives are Northwest icons for their climbing achievements spanning more than five decades. This week marks a special anniversary for Jim Whittaker. It was on May 1, 1963, when Whittaker became the first American to reach the summit of Mount Everest, the world’s tallest peak at 29,028 feet. The photo above shows…

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