the 49th state
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Armies of commentators, reporters and photographers were hauled off to the 49th state expecting a vintage Trump performance, of the sort that has lubricated their industry for an entire decade.
From Salon • Aug. 17, 2025
Issa López writes and directs the series, with Iceland standing in for the 49th state.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 1, 2023
Jacoby had already distinguished herself as the first swimmer from the 49th state to make the U.S.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 27, 2021
Jacoby was born in Anchorage, Alaska, and is the first from the 49th state to ever make the U.S.
From Fox News • Jul. 27, 2021
For decades, the ferries of the Alaska Marine Highway System have been home to some of the most gloriously quirky bars in the 49th state.
From New York Times • Sep. 10, 2015
