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Alaska
The U.S. purchased Alaska from Russia in 1867. ... In 1942, two of the outer Aleutian Islands—Attu and Kiska—were occupied by the Japanese during World War II and their recovery for the U.S. became a matter of national pride. The construction of military bases contributed to the population growth of some Alaskan cities. -
Alfred Thayer Mahan
Alfred Thayer Mahan, (born Sept. 27, 1840, West Point, N.Y., U.S died Dec. 1, 1914, Quogue, N.Y.), American naval officer and historian who was a highly influential exponent of sea power in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. ... Mahan became the college's president in 1886 and held that post until 1889. -
Hawaii (German ships interned)
Japanese ships were paroling the Pacific to attack German ships; Hawaii as neutral US port provided sanctuary; city attempts to make them feel comfortable.
