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Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben

civic organization, Omaha, Nebraska, United States
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The Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben is a civic organization based in Omaha, Nebraska. Founded in 1895, the organization's name is "Nebraska" spelled backward. Each October, the Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben crown a king and queen, commemorating the 1541 search by Spanish explorer Francisco Vázquez de Coronado for the legendary Seven Golden Cities of Cibola and the Kingdom of Quivira. This event highlights Nebraska's frontier experience and diverse cultural heritage.1

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