July 15th, 1923
The Alaska Federation of Natives Names New President
Anchorage, Alaska – The Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) Board of Directors has selected Benjamin Mallott as the organization’s next President. Mallott has been with AFN for more than 11 years and currently serves as the organization’s Vice President of External Affairs. Board Co-Chair Joe Nelson said the board conducted an extensive statewide search before making […]
Iranian President, Foreign Minister Among Officials Found Dead After Helicopter Crash
The presumed accident “creates a void in the Islamic Republic’s leadership amid a deepening legitimacy crisis,” said one expert. Iran’s state media confirmed on Monday that Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian were among the officials found dead after a helicopter crash in a foggy, mountainous region near the nation’s northwest border with Azerbaijan. […]
This Day in Alaskan History-May 20th, 1909
