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Historic Moments Audio

Security

During the past several years Valdez has become increasingly aware of security. To many people in Valdez today, the increased military presence and the focus on security seems new. These historic moments focus on the many ways that the military and war have contributed to the history of Valdez.

MP3 Files
(2360 KB)	Security: Operation Snowball Description: Until 1949 the Richardson Highway was closed in winter. It was the onset of the Cold War, that provided an impetus to keep the highway open, thus promoting Operation Snowball - a joint military and contractor operation to keep the highway open in winter.
(2599 KB)	Security: Ski Patrol Description: The February 1943 expedition across the Valdez and Klutina Glaciers.
(2618 KB)	Security: The Cold War in Valdez Description: Hear about how the Cold War affected Valdez.
(2317 KB)	Security: World War I Description: Learn about the impact of World War I on the community of Valdez.
(2595 KB)	Security: World War II Description: Learn about Valdez's role in World War II.

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