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‘Nazi’ Creek in this US state is getting a new name after 70 years — here’s why
A one-mile stream in Alaska dubbed “Nazi Creek” after it was reclaimed from the Axis Powers during World War II has finally ...
‘Nazi Creek’ in Alaska Gets a New Name After More Than 70 Years
German soldiers never set foot on the speck of land at the far end of the Aleutian Islands during World War II, but the name ...
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Alaska’s ‘Nazi Creek’ is no more, as federal geographic names board approves traditional alternative
Its new name is Kaxchim Chiĝanaa, meaning either “gizzard creek” or “creek or river belonging to gizzard island” in Unangam ...
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Alaska’s 'Nazi Creek' renamed, now honors indigenous language
A little-known creek in the Aleutian Islands in Alaska had been officially named “Nazi Creek” for 80 years — until this week.
Alaska’s ‘Nazi Creek’ renamed to honour Indigenous heritage
Federal officials on Thursday unanimously approved the renaming of two natural features on Alaska’s Little Kiska Island, removing World War II-era names considered offensive and replacing them with ...
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Alaska historian hopes to change offensive WWII-era name of remote ...
Little Kiska Island is about 240 miles east of Attu and just southeast of Kiska. According to a recent Twitter post from Alaska historian David Reamer, ...
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Little Kiska Island is about 240 miles east of Attu and just southeast of Kiska. According to a recent Twitter post from Alaska historian David Reamer, ...