This Day in History August 14, 1784

By Ruth on August 14, 2013 in history
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Kodiak Island

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I have only ever heard of this island before, but maybe one day I’ll see it for myself.  It was on this date in 1784  that Kodiak Island became the first Russian colony in Alaska.  This island is the eightieth largest in the world and the second largest in America, coming in at 3600 square miles.  A Siberian fur merchant who arrived at this island with two ships, Gregory Shelikhov, was the founder of this colony.  The natives harassed him, and so he finally decided to kill and imprison them so they would be forced into submission.  It always amazes me how so many of these people who settled places like this figured they were superior to the indigenous people, and they were willing to cheat, lie, steal, and kill to take over the island for themselves and their country.  After all, the U.S. did it, too.

For more information:

http://kodiakisland.net/timeline.php

http://www.kodiak.org/russian_era

http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/russians-settle-alaska

http://famousdaily.com/history/kodiak-island-alaska-first-russian-colony.html

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Ruth Hill is an entertainment journalist, digital media strategist, and creative professional who believes in the power of storytelling to inspire, encourage, and connect people. With years of experience interviewing actors, filmmakers, authors, and other creative professionals, Ruth has developed a passion for discovering the stories behind the people who bring entertainment to life. Her interviews and reviews reflect her appreciation for authentic storytelling, meaningful performances, and the creative individuals working both in front of and behind the camera. Through her digital media business, Media From the Heart, Ruth works with actors, filmmakers, authors, and organizations to help them connect with audiences through social media strategy, video production, YouTube optimization, website development, and digital marketing. A Washington State native, Ruth lives in the Yelm area and is the proud mother of an adult daughter. A former music educator and lifelong creative, she continues to pursue her passion for music, writing, and the arts. At the heart of everything Ruth does is her Christian faith, which inspires her commitment to seeing the best in others,

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