Letter: Jimmy Carter was good for Alaska

By Sue Libenson

Updated: January 3, 2025 Published: January 3, 2025

President Jimmy Carter smiles after he met with tribal members from Angoon at the White House in Washington, May 3, 1979. Carter was presented with a Tlingit vest. (AP Photo/Charles Tasnadi)

President Carter’s vision conserved Alaska’s diverse lands and recognized our peoples’ dignity. How fortunate that this remarkable statesman and humanitarian made Alaska a priority.

— Sue Libenson, Haines

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