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October 26, 1956
The Wrangell Sentinel
Wrangell, Alaska
What is this article about?
Two Wrangell, Alaska men, Kenneth Lewis and Ned Zenger, appointed to national American Legion committees at Indianapolis conference. Among 48 Alaskans honored, marking high recognition for Alaska Department. Legion reaffirms Alaska statehood.
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NAMED ON NATIONAL A. L. COMMITTEE
Two Wrangell men have been appointed to national American Legion committees according to information received here. The appointments were made recently at Indianapolis, Ind., at a conference of commanders and adjutants of the nation held there recently.
Kenneth Lewis, past commander of the local Post, was appointed to the national membership and post activities committee and Ned Zenger was appointed to the national counter subversive activities committee.
Lewis and Zenger are two out of 16 national appointments made in Southeast Alaska. In all, 48 Alaskans were so honored, the balance appointed to the Westward and Interior, Alaska Department Commander of Anchorage said the appointment of Alaskans "mark a new high in recognition given the Department of Alaska in the high councils of the American Legion."
He added that delegates sent to the conclave were successful in obtaining American Legion reaffirmation of statehood for Alaska.
Two Wrangell men have been appointed to national American Legion committees according to information received here. The appointments were made recently at Indianapolis, Ind., at a conference of commanders and adjutants of the nation held there recently.
Kenneth Lewis, past commander of the local Post, was appointed to the national membership and post activities committee and Ned Zenger was appointed to the national counter subversive activities committee.
Lewis and Zenger are two out of 16 national appointments made in Southeast Alaska. In all, 48 Alaskans were so honored, the balance appointed to the Westward and Interior, Alaska Department Commander of Anchorage said the appointment of Alaskans "mark a new high in recognition given the Department of Alaska in the high councils of the American Legion."
He added that delegates sent to the conclave were successful in obtaining American Legion reaffirmation of statehood for Alaska.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
American Legion Appointments
Alaska Recognition
Statehood Reaffirmation
Wrangell Men
National Committees
What entities or persons were involved?
Kenneth Lewis
Ned Zenger
Where did it happen?
Wrangell, Alaska; Indianapolis, Ind.; Southeast Alaska; Anchorage
Story Details
Key Persons
Kenneth Lewis
Ned Zenger
Location
Wrangell, Alaska; Indianapolis, Ind.; Southeast Alaska; Anchorage
Event Date
Recently
Story Details
Two Wrangell men appointed to national American Legion committees at Indianapolis conference; Lewis to membership and post activities, Zenger to counter subversive activities. Among 48 Alaskans honored, signifying high recognition for Alaska Department. Legion reaffirms statehood for Alaska.