108:36 - 109:17
"On October 26, 2024, Angoon finally received an apology from the US Navy and official representatives of the Department of Defense for the October 26, 1882 bombardment of Rangoon. This apology was consistently pursued over the years and now provides the opportunity for closure."
“On October 26, 2024, Angoon finally received an apology from the US Navy and official representatives of the Department of Defense for the October 26, 1882 bombardment of Rangoon. This apology was consistently pursued over the years and now provides the opportunity for closure.”
- Timestamp
- 108:36 – 109:17
- Community
- Alaska News
- Location
- Juneau
- Captured at
- June 4, 2026
From the transcript
And dance, Peter McCluskey, drummer, and Maxine Thompson, dance group coordinator. Throughout the year, dance group members participate in cultural activities and ku'ik's in their town and their region. On October 26, 2024, Angoon finally received an apology from the US Navy and official representatives of the Department of Defense for the October 26, 1882 bombardment of Rangoon. This apology was consistently pursued over the years and now provides the opportunity for closure. Please give them a round of applause.
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