Sullivan Effort Leads to Long Overdue Recognition and Navy Ceremonies for Historic Wrongs Against Alaska Native Peoples in Angoon, Kake
September 19, 2024
September 19, 2024
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, issued the following news release:
Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), welcomed the U.S. Navy's announcement regarding its intent to apologize to the Alaska Native people of Kake and Angoon, Alaska for the unwarranted bombardment of their historic villages in February 1869 and October 1882, respectively. Sen. Sullivan and his team worked extensively in coordination with Southeas . . .
Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), welcomed the U.S. Navy's announcement regarding its intent to apologize to the Alaska Native people of Kake and Angoon, Alaska for the unwarranted bombardment of their historic villages in February 1869 and October 1882, respectively. Sen. Sullivan and his team worked extensively in coordination with Southeas . . .