Historic Eras of Guam
Ana LG Sablan
Guam’s first CHamoru policewoman. She enlisted in 1946 and served for 29 years.
Architecture
James Murray Stewart
If you have ever visited the Governor’s Office complex in Adelup, or attended Mass in the old Santa Teresita Church in Mangilao, or were a
Civic Society
Governor Charles Alan Pownall
Last appointed military governor of Guam. Governor Charles A. Pownall (1887-1975) served as naval Governor of Guam from 30 May 1946 to 27 September 1949.
Civic Society
Paul Carano
Paul Carano (1919-2020) was a teacher, researcher and one of the founders of the University of Guam’s Micronesian Area Research Center. Carano was the son
Historic Eras of Guam
Liberation Day Queen Contest
History of Liberation Queen Competition. While there were Liberation Day commemorations since 1945 the first Liberation Day queen contest wasn’t held until 1948. Beatrice Blas
Historic Eras of Guam
Rebuilding from the Destruction of War
Post War Guam. The atrocities of World War II had a major impact on the CHamoru people. They had suffered much under Japanese rule and,
Civic Society
Simon Sanchez
Simon Sanchez (1895 – 1975) was a pioneer in education and a key player in the establishment and formalization of Guam’s public school system during
Art
Genevieve Perez Ploke Snow
First CHamoru Woman US Naval Officer. Genevieve Perez Ploke Snow (1941 -2011) was born in Hågat, Guam on 15 March 1941. As an infant and
Art, Architecture, Body Adornment, Music and Food
Carmen Romualdez Dela Cruz
First Woman to Establish a Music and Arts School on Guam. Carmen “Meling” Romualdez Dela Cruz (1910-1995), a life long musician, is the first woman
Contemporary Guam Era
Guam Liberation Day
Guam’s biggest celebration. After World War II was over community leader Agueda Iglesias Johnston convinced US military leaders on Guam to support a celebration to