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Robert O'Brien POW
Robert O'Brien, born in 1908 in New York, came to Guam in the 1930s with the U.S. Navy and survived four years in a prisoner of war camp in Zentsuji, Japan. read more
Techa
A techa is a traditional Catholic prayer leader. Skilled techas rhythmically direct others through meaningful experiences of prayer. read more
Chenchule'
Chenchule' is the intricate system of reciprocity at the heart of Chamorro society. It is rooted in the core value of inafa’maolek. read more
History of Democracy on Guam
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The Leaders and Followers
The people of Guam were electing their own mayors in the 1800's. In Dumont d' Urville's rendition of the Chamorros, he describes them as mayors, wealthy merchants, townsmen and hunters. He visited Guam in 1839.
Dumont d' Urville/Micronesian Seminar
