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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.

President Joe Biden plans to nominate Marilynn “Lynn” Malerba, chief of the Mohegan Tribe, as treasurer of the United States, the White House announced Tuesday. Malerba, whose Native American name means “Many Hearts,” was a registered nurse and served as director of cardiology and pulmonary services at Lawrence & Memorial Hospital in New London.  She is a trustee for Chelsea Groton Bank and chairs the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut’s board.

A Native American is being appointed U.S. treasurer, a historic first

Yellen says Biden to appoint first Native American as US Treasurer

By David Lawder

ROSEBUD, South Dakota (Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday announced his intention to appoint Mohega...

President Joe Biden names chief of Mohegan Tribe to lead newly formed Office of Tribal and Native Affairs.

Chief Marilynn Malerba will oversee the newly established Office of Tribal and Native Affairs.

Mohegan Indian Tribe Lifetime Chief Marilynn Malerba has been appointed by President Joe Biden to be the U.S. treasurer. Malerba will be the first Native American to serve in the position.

Malerba, chief of the Mohegan Tribe, is the first Native American to be nominated as U.S. treasurer.