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US Navy Apologizes for October 26, 1882 Obliteration of Angoon, Tlingit Village of 420 People, 142 Years Later

Oct 27, 2024, 12:00 AM

The U.S. Navy has formally apologized for the obliteration of a Tlingit village in Alaska, an event that took place on October 26, 1882. The incident occurred in Angoon, a Tlingit village home to approximately 420 residents, during a bombardment carried out by the Navy. This apology comes 142 years after the tragic event, acknowledging the historical injustices faced by the Tlingit people. The Navy's statement marks a significant moment in addressing past wrongs against indigenous communities in the United States.