Ca. 7,000 year old caribou mandible from the Tingmiukpuk archaeological site in Gates of the Arctic National Park. NPS photo by Jeff Rasic

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The 75th anniversary of the Battle of Attu, in Anchorage, May 17-19

Date Posted: May 1, 2018       Categories: Uncategorized

May 2018 is the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Attu, the only ground battle of World War II to take place on American soil.  The National Park Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are hosting activities May 17-19 in Anchorage.  Activities include films, an art show, presentations and panel discussions.  More information can be found at www.attu75.org.