War Survivor: Antonio Adriano Arriola
A war baby. Antonio Adriano Arriola (1944 – ) was born a twin just a few months before the forced march to Manenggon in June.
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War Survivor: Ana Sablan Palomo
Lost family members but found her faith. The encroachment of the Second World War in the Pacific forever changed the lives of the CHamorus. Within
War Survivor: Vicente and Jesusa Arceo
A tale best told together. Vicente (“Ben”) Gogue Arceo and Jesusa (“Susie”) Reyes Arceo are no strangers to the senior citizen community on Guam. They
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WWII Profiles of Officers in Command
These American and Japanese men led the battle for Guam in 1944. Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, US Navy. Lt. General Takeshi Takashina, Imperial Japanese Army.
Art, Architecture, Body Adornment, Music and Food
Song of Hope, Song of Faith
Ditty urged the Americans to return. I used to listen lo my auntie’s stories about the invasion, occupation, liberation and other things concerning the Japanese
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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
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War Survivor: Jesus Camacho Babauta
Survived by his wits. When the Japanese invaded Guam in 1941 Jesus Camacho Babauta, from Sumai, was just shy of 13 years old. Life in
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War Survivor: Cynthia Tenorio Terlaje
Left behind due to illness. Cynthia Tenorio Terlaje (1935 – ) and her family were making their way out of Manenggon at the end of
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War Survivor: Fidel Toves Blas
Altar server at war’s beginning. Fidel Toves Blas, (1932 – 2019) known to family and friends as “Dek,” was born in Hagåtña. His parents Concepcion
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War Survivor: Rosario Flores Leon Guerrero
Moved to CHagui’an Yigo. When they learned of the Japanese bombing at Sumai on 8 December 1941, many CHamorus hurried to hide. For most, it