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‘Nazi’ Creek in this US state is getting a new name after 70 years — here’s why
A one-mile stream in Alaska dubbed “Nazi Creek” after it was reclaimed from the Axis Powers during World War II has finally ...
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Alaska’s Nazi Creek renamed after 80 years, following advocacy by son of WWII veteran
A little-known creek in the Aleutian Islands in Alaska had been officially named “Nazi Creek” for 80 years — until this week.
‘Nazi Creek’ in Alaska Gets a New Name After More Than 70 Years
Little Kiska Island, at the far western end of the Aleutian Islands in Alaska, is a remote speck of land that was heavily ...
Alaska is finally getting rid of 'Nazi Creek' and other offensive names on maps
The renamed sites include a mile-long stream formerly known as “ Nazi Creek ” and a nearby summit previously bearing a ...
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Alaska’s ‘Nazi Creek’ is no more, as federal geographic names board approves traditional alternative
Its new name is Kaxchim Chiĝanaa, meaning either “gizzard creek” or “creek or river belonging to gizzard island” in Unangam ...
Alaska’s ‘Nazi Creek’ renamed to honour Indigenous heritage
The US Board on Geographic Names has approved the renaming of ‘Nazi Creek’ and a nearby hill on Little Kiska Island, with ...
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Aleutian Islands campaign is spotlighted at the WW2 Museum ...
That there were and why — from June 3, 1942, to Aug. 15, 1943 — is the story told in “On American Shores: The Aleutian Islands Campaign,” a changing exhibit on view at the National WWII ...
Cargo ship carrying 3,000 new vehicles sinks off Alaska weeks after catching fire
Midas sank in the North Pacific Ocean, weeks after crew members abandoned ship when they couldn't extinguish an onboard fire.
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A 90-tonne Liebherr RT crane arrives on the remote Aleutian Islands
In the remote Aleutian Islands, Alpha Welding and Boat Repair have taken delivery of a 90 tonne Liebherr LRT 1090-2.1 rough ...