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Benny Benson
Designer of Alaska's state flag (1912–1972)
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| Born | John Ben Benson Jr. (1912-09-12)September 12, 1912 Chignik, Alaska, U.S. |
| Died | July 2, 1972(1972-07-02) (aged 59) Kodiak, Alaska, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1927−1969 |
| Employer | Kodiak Airways |
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| Children | 2 |
John Ben Benson Jr. (September 12, 1912 – July 2, 1972) was an Alaska Native best known for designing the flag of Alaska.
Facts about benny benson alaska
Benson was 14 years old when he won a contest in 1927 to design the flag for the Territory of Alaska, which became aU.S. state on January 3, 1959.[1][2]
Life
Early life
Benson was born in Chignik, Alaska, on September 12, 1912.
He was a Qawalangin (Fox Isl