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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
Historic Eras of Guam
War Survivor: Francisca Quintanilla Franquez
A lover of songs and poetry. A lifelong lover of learning and music, Francisca Quintanilla Franquez (1920 – 2019) often found herself with a song
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War Survivor: Ana Atoigue Muna
They had God and each other. During the war, Ana “Ann” Anderson Atoigue Muna (1934 – 2022) and her family had two things: God and
Historic Eras of Guam
War Survivor: Agnes Guzman Duenas Perez
Hid from the bombings in a hole in Toto. Agnes “Neng” Guzman Duenas Perez (1930 – 2022) was 11 years when the war broke out
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War Survivor: Rosanne Santos Ada
Born on the March to Manenggon. Rosanne Borja Santos Ada, (1944-2021), was born at the end of June 1944, the eighth child of Ana Sablan
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War Survivor: Justo Leon Guerrero
Emotional toll of war. As a young teenager, Justo Torre Leon Guerrero (1928 – ) experienced the ravages of war. Escaping the harsh torture that
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Joaquin Flores Sablan
Wartime Protestant Minister. Joaquin Flores Sablan (1912 – 1993) lived a long life and cherished his career as a school teacher before and after World
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Dr. Pedro Cruz Sanchez
Educator, historian and public servant. Dr. Pedro Cruz Sanchez (29 June 1925 – 15 August 1987), known as “Doc,” was a prolific educator, historian and
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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
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Concepcion Balajadia Duenas
Concepcion “Connie” or “Chong” Balajadia Duenas (1934-2018) was a Mayor of Tamuning-Tumon-Harmon and was one first policewomen in Guam.