THIS IS CHANCE! The Shaking of an All-American City, a Voice That Held It Together

1964. Before sundown on Good Friday, Anchorage, Alaska, was jolted by the most powerful earthquake in American history. As people switched on their transistor radios, they heard the familiar voice of Genie Chance explaining what happened and what to do next. The part-time radio reporter would play an unlikely role in the wake of the disaster. Photos.