These clips are from a 60 min documentary about the Chamorro (Guamanian) in the years surrounding WWII. Not yet American citizens, they nonetheless clung steadfastly - sometimes to the death - to their patriotism toward America while the occupying Japanese forced them into slave labor. Told through oral histories interwoven with pre-war and WWII footage this is the untold story of these Pacific islanders. Find more information at www.guamsliberation.com.
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These clips are from a 60 min documentary about the Chamorro (Guamanian) in the years surrounding WWII. Not yet American citizens, they nonetheless clung steadfastly - sometimes to the death - to their patriotism toward America while the occupying Japanese forced them into slave labor. Told through oral histories interwoven with pre-war and WWII footage this is the untold story of these Pacific islanders. Find more information at www.guamsliberation.com.
Category: People & Blogs Tags: WWII Guam liberation Agana Japanese Chamorros concentration camps forced labor George Tweed Marines 77th Army
This clip is from a 60 min documentary about the Chamorro (Guamanian) in the years surrounding WWII. Not yet American citizens, they nonetheless clung steadfastly - sometimes to the death - to their patriotism toward America while the occupying Japanese forced them into slave labor. Told through oral histories interwoven with pre-war and WWII footage this is the untold story of these historic Pacific islanders. Find more information and purchase at www.guamsliberation.com.
Category: People & Blogs Tags: Pacific islanders WW2 Chamorros Japanese Agana Guam
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Tu'los Mo'na Lahi-hu
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My 19 month old Makåhna, admiring the såkman model that is part of the
Hinanao-ta Exhibit at the Guam Museum.
I love bringing people into this part of t...
A Month of Reflection
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By Leo Babauta We’re entering the last month of the year, and for many of
us, it’s a darker and quieter season. It’s the perfect time for reflection.
I l...
We are 1JUANOne
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Happy Birthday to those with real minds, hearts and spirits that truly feel
and sometimes with technology attached to these important elements that
make a ...
Not One More Acre
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*We Are Guåhan launches “Not One More Acre” initiative*
The Department of Defense controls almost 36,000 acres on Guam
– more than ¼ of the ent...