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Benny Benson

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American boy who designed the Alaska state flag, winning a 1926 contest (1913-1972)

United StatesLived 1912 to 1972 · aged 59
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John Ben Benson Jr. was an Alaska Native best known for designing the flag of Alaska. Benson was 14 years old when he won a contest in 1927 to design the flag for the Territory of Alaska, which became a U.S. state on January 3, 1959.

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Where Benny and Carl's cubby-holes used to exist in the former Jesse Lee Home in Seward, Alaska.Where Benny and Carl's cubby-holes used to exist in the former Jesse Lee Home in Seward, Alaska.Benny Benson Memorial at mile 1.4 (km 2.3) of the Seward Highway in Seward, AlaskaBenny Benson Memorial at mile 1.4 (km 2.3) of the Seward Highway in Seward, Alaska

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2025honorary doctorate

About this person

Country
United States
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1912 to 1972 · aged 59
Written about in
7 languages

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