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illiana-mystery · 4 months

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Damn, he was WEARING that coat. 🥴

#i mean he was fine in the whole movie #but damn does that coat look nice #yes i recently rewatched this movie #because it's so damn good #and i can't help myself #hello leonhard #leonhard seppala #togo #togo (2019)#willem dafoe

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emilynightshade89 · 2 years

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Willem Dafoe + text memes

The Trilogy: pt. 3

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greenmenace · 2 years

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I watched Togo again and this movie warmed my heart and then proceeded to completely crush it and then laugh at it.

#willem dafoe #leonhard seppala #togo #disney togo #as someone who works with dogs that are constantly messy and noisy #willem was really relatable XD #except i dont go dog sledding haha #my dog hugo is a complete trouble maker like togo too!#willem was absolutely amazing in this movie i loved it #AND ITS A TRUE STORY AAAAAAAAAH

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quiteunlikely-screencaps · 9 months

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Willem Dafoe as Leonhard Seppala in Togo (2019)

Happy 68th birthday Willem!

#willem dafoe #togo #leonhard seppala #screencaps

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jaideepkhanduja · 1 year

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The Serum Run of 1925: A Heroic Feat of Endurance and Determination

The winter of 1925 was one of the harshest on record in Alaska, with temperatures plunging to as low as -62°F (-52°C) and fierce winds whipping the snow into blizzards that could last for days. In the isolated town of Nome, a deadly epidemic of diphtheria was raging, threatening the lives of the entire population, especially the children. With no antitoxin available in Nome, a desperate race…

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#Balto #Diphtheria #Dog sled #Gunnar Kaasen #Leonhard Seppala #Mushers #Serum run #Togo

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world-of-advice · 4 months

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#words #balto #togo #Leonhard Seppala #1925 serum run to Nome #sled dogs #dogs #mushing

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marysmirages · 7 months

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Hope of Nome (2023)

The Great Race of Mercy was the transport of antitoxin by sled dogs to diphtheria-stricken Nome in the cold winter of 1925. Leonhard Seppala and his dog team, led by Togo, covered the most dangerous part of the relay route (from Nome to Nulato).

#togo #sled dogs #dog #alaska #nome #marysmirages #dog team #husky #art #watercolourpainting #greatraceofmercy #snow landscape

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tengomilpalabrasparati · 17 days

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Historia de Togo y Balto, los perros siberianos que salvaron a los niños de un pueblo de la difteria

Alaska es un tierra de temperaturas extremas, y muy intrincada geografía. Ejemplo de la naturaleza bella, pero a la vez dura y salvaje.

En 1925, en Nome, un pueblo costero en el oeste de Alaska, con una población de menos de 1000 habitantes, una ola de difteria (una enfermedad bacteriana) afectó a muchos niños. Las reservas del suero (antitoxina) para tratar el delicado cuadro de salud se habían agotado.

Faltaban así las vacunas. Anchorage, la capital de Estado, propuso suministrar las dosis necesarias, pero el medicamento no podía ser traslado por aire por las enérgicas corrientes de viento. La única alternativa era el traslado por tierra, mediante una red de relevos de trineos tirados por perros huskies siberianos.

La distancia era alrededor de 1000 kilómetros! Para que la carrera del suero hacia Nome fuera exitosa era indispensable el rol de los perros guías. El perro Togo guió a los perros casi 500 kilómetros. En la última posta, de 80 kilómetros, tomó el relevo el perro guía Balto.

La prensa que siguió ávidamente estos hechos, se quedó solo con el heroísmo de Balto, y olvidó por mucho tiempo a Togo. Pero finalmente Togo fue puesto en el mismo plano de importancia que Balto. Hoy, ambos tienen sus estatuas en New York. En 2019, Disney realizó una película sobre Togo, con William Defoe en el papel de su entrenador Leonhard Seppala, un musher o guía del trineo.

Leonhard Seppala con sus perros de trineo, hacia 1925. Togo es el perro en el extremo izquierdo (Foto Carrie McLain Museum)

#𝓗𝓲𝓼𝓽𝓸𝓻𝓲𝓪 #historia #Balto y togo

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soupy-sez · 2 years

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WILLEM DAFOE as “Leonhard Seppala” in Togo (2019)

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rjzimmerman · 12 days

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Leonhard Seppala with his sled dogs, ca. 1925. Togo (far left) and Seppala are the subject of the film Togo, which chronicles the oft-misreported 'serum run' of 1925. PHOTOGRAPH BY CARRIE MCLAIN MUSEUM

This true story is retold in the movie, "Togo," streaming on Disney. I've seen it twice, once by myself and the second time with my eight-year old grandson (who loved the movie.)

#Togo #Disney #huskies #sled dogs

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illiana-mystery · 3 months

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Man, I love me a good ol' outdoorsman.

#i miss leonhard #so here's another gifset #because my god #he was so fine in this movie #am i right #or am i right #leonhard seppala #togo (2019)#willem dafoe

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emilynightshade89 · 2 years

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Willem + text meme

The Trilogy pt. 4 finale

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skywarpie · 3 months

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do you think that Steele (from the animated Balto movie) was vaguely based off Togo? 👀 sometimes I wonder if that was taken into consideration since he was the lead dog and used to being #1 but then Balto showed up midway through the medicine run

(if we ignore the villain storyline)

Maybe? But Togo and Balto were owned by Leonhard Seppala. The markings for Togo and Steele I guess could be argued as similar but idk. If so it's a really shitty way to honor the real hero :/

I know a lot more about this whole thing than I should tbh

#d.ont reblog #skywarpie talks history #i have so much useless knowledge on this

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quiteunlikely-screencaps · 1 year

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Willem Dafoe as Leonhard Seppala in Togo (2019)

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#willem dafoe #togo #leonhard seppala #screencaps

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jaideepkhanduja · 1 year

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Togo Movie Review: A Heartwarming Tale of Bravery and Loyalty

Introduction:Disney’s Togo is a cinematic masterpiece that tells the inspiring true story of a sled dog named Togo and his owner Leonhard Seppala, who together embark on a treacherous journey across the Alaskan wilderness to deliver a lifesaving serum during a diphtheria outbreak in 1925. This movie is a testament to the incredible bond between humans and animals and a reminder of the power of…

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rabbitcruiser · 7 months

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National Alaska Day

The largest state by area to join the U.S. and its last frontier to boot; is it any wonder we have a special day — National Alaska Day, held on October 18 each year — to celebrate this amazing place?

History of National Alaska Day

While the origins and founder of National Alaska Day remain elusive at the moment, we know plenty about how Alaska came to be a part of the U.S. Long before the Russians settled in this Arctic land, it was populated by indigenous people from tribes like Inuit, Yupik, Tlingit, and others. They hunted and lived on whale fat, beaver, and fish. Then, the Russians came and settled in Alaska, leaving only after 68 years of ruling. The history of U.S. rule in Alaska began with the setting up of a transcontinental telegraph line in Sitka, Alaska. The U.S. wanted to expand their territory, and the Russians wanted to leave — the decimated sea otter population meant this land was no longer profitable, and Russia was short on money after the Crimean War, making Alaska hard to defend. William Seward, the state’s secretary at that time, was the main hand behind the purchase. Alaska was purchased at $7.2 million. His championing of this cause was so prominent, the vast majority of Americans who thought this purchase was a mistake took to calling Alaska “Seward’s Folly.”

Then, in the 18th century, two prospectors found gold at the Klondike region, and thus began the gold rush era in Alaska. Numbers indicate upwards of 10,000 fortune seekers that were headed for goldfields at Klondike, and the beaches at Nome in western Alaska, another place where gold was found. The newfound popularity of this region was cemented by its strategic position during the Second World War. When the Japanese invaded the Aleutian Islands, parts of which are U.S. territory and parts belonging to the Russian federal subject of Kamchatka Krai, the American army had already been stationed there, ready to protect their border. After the Civil War, this Aleutian campaign — called the ‘One Thousand Mile War’ — was the first such battle fought on American soil. Alaska remained a territory until the 19th century when it became a U.S. state.

The 19th century also brought dog sledding to the forefront of American consciousness. A deadly outbreak of diphtheria in Nome threatened the lives of every single person living there. Additionally, the place was so isolated, that assisting them was very hard. This situation was worsened by an approaching blizzard, which ruled out air assistance. The only way to deliver an antitoxin was via sled dogs. Enter Leonhard Seppala. His fellow Norwegian Jafet Lindeberg — who struck rich in Nome — asked Leonhard Seppala to come work with him in his Pioneer Mining Company. Records indicate Seppala regretted this decision on account of the work being difficult. That is, until the day he became a sled dog driver, mushing supplies. A team of 20 was assembled, including that of Leonhard Seppala, who was a venerated musher by then. While the lead dog, Balto, became famous, many argue it was actually Seppala and his lead dog, Togo, who were the true saviors that day.

National Alaska Day timeline

1867

The Debate

A debate erupts in the U.S. about the purchase of Alaska from Russia.

October 18, 1867

From Russian Rule to U.S. Governance

The Russian flag at the governor’s house is lowered and replaced with a U.S. flag.

1868

Alaska Becomes a U.S. Territory

Alaska changes hands from Russia to the United States.

1897

The Gold Rush Era Begins

Prospectors Joe Juneau and Richard Harris discover gold in the Klondike region, starting the gold rush in Alaska.

1898

More Gold is Found

Prospectors find gold on the beaches at an Alaskan city called Nome.

1900

Prospectors Pour In

232 ships carrying around 18,000 prospectors arrive in Nome.

1943

Alaska is an Important Frontier

Japan invades the Aleutian Islands and more than 140,000 American military troops are already stationed in Alaska.

January 3, 1959

Alaska Becomes a U.S. State

Alaska is number 49 to join the U.S. as a state.

National Alaska Day FAQs

What is Seward's Day in Alaska?

Falling on the last day of March, this day commemorates the purchase of Alaska by the U.S., negotiated by then-Secretary of State William H. Seward.

Can you see Russia from Alaska?

On a clear day, by climbing a hill on Cape Prince of Wales, you might see mainland Siberia, which is 50 miles away.

Can Alaska be sold?

The United States does appear to have the right to sell Alaska or give it away without consulting its debt holders.

How To Celebrate National Alaska Day

Visit Alaska: If you have the time (and the budget) plan a holiday to see the wonders of this Arctic state. Visit the immense Denali National Park and Preserve, which is home to glaciers, fossil records, and a study in geology. Take a trip to see Glacier Bay, which gives you a glimpse at a color of blue you cannot find anywhere else on Earth. If you are a fan of nature, you are in luck. The Alaskan wildlife is as diverse as it is abundant — you can see humpback whales in the bay, lumbering brown bears in the woods, or bald eagles soaring overhead. Explore travel websites for advice on when to visit and get started planning your trip!

Learn more about Alaska: Not bitten by the travel bug yet? Not a problem. Take a virtual tour of this place. Read up on the history of Alaska, its people, and the reasons that make it a special place unlike any other.

Watch a feature: Settle in for a fun Alaska-themed movie night with the family. Check out movies set in this region, like the rom-com “The Proposal,” the adventure drama “Into The Wild,” or the Disney feature, “Togo.” Want something longer-lasting? The “Gold Rush” reality TV series that aired on Discovery Channel is all about, you guessed it, the gold rush in Alaska. Whatever your fancy, there are many movies or TV shows across genres that are set in this place. So grab some popcorn and enjoy watching Alaska’s beautiful landscape on your screen.

5 Fun Facts About Alaska

Alaska means 'great land': The name 'Alaska' comes from the Aleut word ‘Alyeska,’ which means 'great land'.

Alaska has the highest mountain peaks: Alaska is home to some of the highest mountain peaks in the U.S., like Mount Denali.

The Alaskan flag was designed by a child13-year-old Native American Benny Benson designed the flag of Alaska in 1926.

Lowest population density: Alaska has only one person per square mile, making it the state with the lowest population density in the world.

A sled dog race in Seppala’s honor: The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race is held every year from Anchorage to Nome, to honor Leonhard Seppala's mission to save an entire community.

Why We Love National Alaska Day

We get to celebrate Alaskan history: The Gold Rush. The Iditarod. 'Seward’s Folly.' There are so many parts to Alaska's history that we are uncovering. On National Alaska Day, we get a chance to learn about and share in this history and celebrate the fact that this amazing land is a part of the U.S.

Because we love Alaska: The land where the sun shines for 24 hours. The land with the Aurora Borealis. Forests, lakes, glaciers, national parks, hiking trails, islands — Alaska has a little something for everyone. This perfect untouched slice of land is a holiday lover's paradise.

We celebrate America’s history: Just imagine, if Seward had not purchased Alaska from the Russians, Americans could not claim this beautiful land as their 49th state. It’s part of their pride and joy and an attraction to travelers everywhere. Alaskan history is intertwined with American history, and National Alaska Day reminds us of this fact.

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