As the race to save Nome began on January 27, two storm systems began pushing their way through Alaska. Temperatures were dangerously low, while blizzards crippled transportation and brought life to a standstill throughout the U.S. territory. As the first driver of the relay left the train station with the serum, Leonhard Seppala - the area's best known dog sled racer and breeder - was on his way from Nome to safeguard the package through the most dangerous leg of the journey. | Source: Library of CongressDownload Original File
