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How well do you know Alaska? Check Quiz Question and Answer with Facts
Test your knowledge of Alaska, The Last Frontier, with this quiz! Discover fascinating facts about its state symbols, unique ...
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Unalaska tribal resolution honors Alaska flag designer’s triumph over discrimination
It was on July 9, 1927, almost a hundred years ago, that Benny Benson ran the very first Alaska flag up a flagpole. He was ...
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On Alaska Flag Day, it's good to reflect on the Alaskans who made it
OPINION: Alaska Flag Day is an occasion to celebrate the flag and learn from our history. ... Volunteer marine expedition maps one of Alaska’s most notorious shipwrecks. 5.
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Probe finds Alaska flag designer was 14 - The Columbian
A state of Alaska flag flies outside the Atwood Building in downtown Anchorage, Alaska, on Friday, March 11, 2022. The state has issued a corrected birth certificate for Benny Benson, the teenager ...
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Review finds Alaska state flag designer was 14, not 13
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The state of Alaska has issued a corrected birth certificate for the teenage designer of the Alaska flag, after researchers who were looking into his heritage found records ...
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Celestial Whiz Kids Named Pluto, Designed Alaska's State Flag
A celebration of Venetia Burney and Benny Benson, who named Pluto and designed Alaska's state flag at the ages of 11 and 13, respectively. Skip to main content. Open menu Close menu ...