394:"Serbian History 101 - Famous American Serbs Please understand I use American Serb and Serbian American interchangeably. We were always taught to think of ourselves as Americans first, last and always, but to always be proud of, and never forget our Serbian heritage. Hence in the Pittsburgh area, "American Serb" is the most frequent term used, putting the emphasis on America first"
278:. In addition, he previously served in the Territorial Teachers' Retirement System and as a budget analyst in the territory's fiscal and budget management office. Dapcevich also chaired the Southeast Alaska Democratic Party and the State Central Council of the Alaska Democratic Party. He was awarded a lifetime achievement award by Governor
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