FIRST - American Military in Whitehorse - Whitehorse, Yukon Territory
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The information panel related to the arrival of the first American Military in Whitehorse for the construction of the Alaska Highway, is mounted on the front of the White Pass and Yukon Route building, in Whitehorse, Yukon Territory.
Waymark Code: WM12QP5
Location: Yukon Territory, Canada
Date Posted: 07/03/2020
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Inscription on the panel:
Friday April 3, 1942, marked the arrival of the first American military in Whitehorse for the construction of the Alaska Highway. It was an enormous project crossing both international & national borders employing more than 20,000 men & taking 8 months & 12 days to complete.
Disembarking from the expanded version of the scheduled White Pass train, the first 29 troops of 'A' Co. marched West up Main St. towards the escarpment overlooking Whitehorse where they would set up their tent camp. Yukoners were amazed by the "invasion" & could not foresee the effect this arrival would have on the development of Whitehorse & the Yukon. It was the beginning of a project which when completed would make the dream of journeying North by highway a reality for visitor and resident alike.
FIRST - Classification Variable: Person or Group
Date of FIRST: 04/03/1942
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