Aleutian Islands World War II National Monument

Summary

The Aleutian Islands World War II National Monument is a U.S. national monument in the Aleutian Islands of Alaska. It is located on three islands in the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge. It was designated as part of World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument by an executive order of George W. Bush on December 5, 2008, with sites in Alaska, California, and Hawaii. The John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act, signed into law March 12, 2019, separated the national monument into separate units in each state.[1] It is managed by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.

Atka B-24D Liberator on Atka Island, Alaska.

The national monument includes three sites:[2]

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References edit

  1. ^ "Text - S.47 - John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act". United States Congress. March 12, 2019. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
  2. ^ Proclamation 8327 of December 5, 2008, Establishment of the World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument, 73 FR 75293 (2008-12-10).

External links edit

  • Aleutian Islands World War II National Monument - official FWS site
  • New monument announcement Archived 2020-08-10 at the Wayback Machine as part of Valor in the Pacific
  • U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service − Foundation Statement–Alaska Unit, World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument