Why would General Billy Mitchell describe Alaska in the 1930's as the "center" of the
world?
O By viewing the globe, General Mitchell saw that Alaska is centrally located to the major centers
of Asia, Europe and North America.
O General Mitchell believed that Alaska was important to the whole world, and should be the
center of all urban-industrial centers.
O General Mitchell, head of the U.S. Air Force in 1930, saw Alaska as the center of military
presence for the world.
O General Mitchell believed that Alaska was the cultural center of the world.
