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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