National Geographic July 1959

Up Through the Ice of the North Pole
The dark bulk of the nuclear submarine Slate rises through ice into the stark beauty and inhospitable landscape at the top of the world.
Braving the Atlantic by Balloon
A novice balloonist and his crew lose altitude early in their trip but gain adventure at sea.
Alaska Proudly Joins the Union
This addition to the United States is the wildest, with only 4, 100 miles of road and more than 500, 000 square miles of resource- rich wilderness.
New Stars for Old Glory
The proud banner sewn in red, white, and blue evolves over 182 years, as the United States also changes.