Alaska
US Navy to Apologize for 1882 Angoon Attack
On October 26, 1882, the US Navy bombarded the Tlingit village of Angoon in Alaska, destroying homes and food supplies. As winter approached, the dire conditions led elders to...
On October 26, 1882, the US Navy bombarded the Tlingit village of Angoon in Alaska, destroying homes and food supplies. As winter approached, the dire conditions led elders to sacrifice so as to leave food for the children. Now, after 142 years, the ... [1291 chars]