Known in Russian as the Bering Sea Crisis (Беринговоморский кризис, Beringovomorsky krizis) * The Red Scare and an atmosphere of McCarthyism would effect all of Alaska during the 1950s. As a consequence, Alaskans favor closer ties with the United States (including military assistance). * It as during this time that the Alaskan government and military began to expand their nuclear weapons program. Due to a lack of nuclear resources within its borders, the domestic program never developed a nuclear bomb. * In 1955, Igor Voronov (Earl Warren) is elected to the presidency. His administration focused on improving Alaska's infrastructure as a deterrent against a possible Soviet attack. This also included expanding military relations with the United States. * Under the Rio Pact,