First Native American woman set to be US treasurer
By DW
22 June 2022 |
3:41 pm
US President Joe Biden has nominated Mohegan Indian Tribe Lifetime Chief Marilynn Malerba to oversee the US Mint. It marks the first time a Native American's signature will appear on the US currency.
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