The Alaska Highway, often referred to as the Alcan Highway, is a historic and scenic road stretching over 1300 miles through the wilderness of North America was completed on this day (28-Oct) in 1942...
Constructed during World War II, the Highway's primary purpose was to connect the contiguous United States to Alaska through Canada, providing a vital military supply route...
The Highway traverses diverse landscapes, including mountains, forests, and rivers, offering travelers breathtaking views of the rugged beauty of the region... Over the years, it has become not only a crucial transportation artery but also a celebrated route for adventurers seeking an unforgettable journey through the untamed wilderness of the North America...
The 50th anniversary of the Alaska Highway was commemorated by both the US Postal Administration and Canadian Postal Administration with the release of a Parallel Joint Stamp Issue in 1992...
The text (French) in Canadian stamp translates to...
La route de l'Alaska - The Alaska Highway
This stamp can be collected under the themes:
(a) Joint Issue / Parallel Joint Stamp Issue...
(b) Maps...
(c) Highways / Road...
(d) Anniversaries / Jubilees...
(e) Trucks / Workers...
(f) Landscape / Mountain...
Wow superb sir, Nice History
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