Aleutian Islands World War II National Monument
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.
The national monument includes three sites:[2]
- Battle of Attu battlefield remnants on Attu Island, Aleutian Islands (four areas totaling 2,600 acres (11 km2))
- Japanese occupation of Kiska Island, Aleutian Islands (five areas totaling 2,345 acres (9.49 km2))
- Atka B-24D Liberator crash site on Atka Island, Aleutian Islands (one area of 5 acres (0.020 km2))
See also[]
References[]
- ^ "Text - S.47 - John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act". United States Congress. 2019-03-12. Retrieved 2019-03-12.
- ^ 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[]
- Aleutian Islands World War II National Monument - official FWS site
- New monument announcement 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
Categories:
- Aleutian Islands
- Protected areas of Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska
- Aleutian Islands campaign
- National Historic Sites in Alaska
- Buildings and structures in Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska
- Buildings and structures on the National Register of Historic Places in Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska
- National Monuments in Alaska