Health and Medicine
Amanda Guzman Shelton
Amanda Pangelinan Guzman Shelton (1906-1982) was one of a handful of native Chamorro nurses who worked at the Naval Hospital in Hagåtña in the early
Art
Joaquin F. Lujan
Joaquin Flores Lujan (1920-2015), commonly known as “Tun Jack” and “Kin Bitud” to family and friends, is part of a legacy of more than 100
Historic Eras of Guam
Guam World War II War Claims: A Legislative History
After nearly 8 decades, a resolution. The war remains a sensitive issue for the Chamorros, in no small part, because, for decades, payment of war
Chamorro Culture
Låncho: Ranch
The word “låncho” comes from the word Spanish word “rancheria” and refers to Chamorro farms, ranches, gardens, or family property in the hålomtåno’ (jungle), and
Historic Eras of Guam
WWII: From Occupation to Liberation
Saburu Kurusu, diplomatic pouch in hand, stepped off the Pan American Airways Clipper at Sumay while rumors persisted in Guam that war with Japan was
Historic Eras of Guam
WWII: War Atrocities on Guam
While remembrance of World War II atrocities against the CHamorus occur every year for the massacres at Fena in Sånta Rita-Sumai and Faha and Tinta
Historic Eras of Guam
War Atrocities: Manenggon Concentration Camp
One of the worst atrocities that took place at the end of the Japanese occupation of Guam during World War II was the Manenggon concentration
Historic Eras of Guam
War Atrocities: Fena Massacre
The Fena Caves Massacre occurred on 23 July 1944, shortly after American troops invaded the island on 21 July, when Japanese soldiers killed more than
e-Publications
War Atrocities: Tinta and Faha Massacres, Malesso
On July 15 and 16, 1944, with the American forces approaching Guam near the end of the Japanese occupation of the island in World War
Civic Society
Congressman Vicente “Ben” Garrido Blaz
Ben Blaz (1928 – 2014) was a distinguished public elected official and military officer. He lived his life in service to his country and carrying