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July 2020 Current Events: Disaster News

Top of Page Science and Technology News | World News | US News The world is a very busy place, and it's hard to stay on top of everything. Infoplease has got you covered. Here are the world news…

Native Americans in the U.S.

Native American Life on the Great Plains Top Ten American Indian Novels How Native Americans Got Game American Indian Art and Technology Quiz American Indian War History Quiz…

Sarah Palin

Name at birth: Sarah Louise HeathSarah Palin, the first female governor of Alaska, was John McCain's running mate in the U.S. presidental elections of 2008. Sarah Palin was born in Idaho but moved…

Frank Hinman WASKEY, Congress, AK (1875-1964)

WASKEY Frank Hinman , a Delegate from the Territory of Alaska; born in Lake City, Wabasha County, Minn., April 20, 1875; attended the public schools of Minneapolis; moved to Alaska in February…

Todd Palin

Known to Alaskans as the "First Dude," Todd Palin is the husband of Alaska's former governor, Sarah Palin. The Palins met as teens at Wasilla (Alaska) High School, where both played basketball. They…

More Naming Conventions

American Indian versus Native American by Borgna Brunner Native North Americans of Canada Aboriginal people: The Canadian Constitution recognizes three groups of Aboriginal peoples: First…

Lisa MURKOWSKI, Congress, AK (1957)

Senate Years of Service: 2002- Party: Republican MURKOWSKI Lisa , a Senator from Alaska; born in Ketchikan, Alaska, on May 22, 1957; attended public schools in Fairbanks, AK; attended Willamette…

Tallest Mountains in the U.S. (14,000 Feet+)

Top of Page Source: Getty ImagesMountaineering is much more than scaling the highest peak and dreaming of the next trek you’re going to take. For many, it’s a lifelong dream to climb the highest…

December 2018 Current Events: Disaster News

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