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Pacific World War II Sites - Guam

Hafa Adai Tour Series Pacifi c World War II Sites

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Touring Practicalities

Most of the more than dozen World War II sites featured in your tour itinerary are accessible to virtually everyone. There are those sites, however, that will require some trail time. Wear appropriate clothing when hiking, i.e., hiking shoes, pants, a hat; bring lots of water and fi lm for your cameras. Since many of the sites are located in a jungle setting, use copious quantities of insect repellent. When near the beach, sunscreen will mitigate the effects of the equatorial sun. If you wish to see all sites, plan on spending the entire day investigating and unraveling the complexities of our past. Or, you may opt to spend several hours just visiting selected sites. Either way, your time is well spent.

We have designed the Hafa Adai World War II series with an around the island viewing beginning at the Bureau and moving South; northern sites can be viewed either fi rst or last depending on your interests. Each site has directions and is numbered for easy identifi cation. It is advised that you take your time; no need to rush as the island’s ambience is easy-going and relaxed.

If you wish to have a tour company guide you through the past, visit the Guam Visitors Bureau for the latest updates and information.

Comments/Questions

Please feel free to visit our offi ce orour websites:

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Hafa Adai and welcome to Guam!

Guam is an island blessed with a rich cultural legacy and spectacular natural beauty. What we have to share with you is an island at the crossroads of the Pacifi c linking East with West. Travelers the world over have known of Guam’s world class luxury hotels, exquisite restaurants featuring sumptuous fi ne dining, Duty Free shopping, and endless hours of leisure activities.

Since the advent of Guam’s tourism in 1967, when Pan American Airways inaugurated service from Japan, the island’s economy has continued to expand and diversify. In addition to increased military expenditures, tourism, and related businesses—construction, retailing, banking and fi nancial services—a revamped economy played a signifi cant role in providing jobs for local residents, while offering business options our cosmopolitan society has come to expect and appreciate.

Guam’s rich historical legacy serves as the framework for which the future development of the island depends upon. That future is now as Guam has earned the reputation as the gateway to Asia, Micronesia, and the United States; the island’s 21st century airport and shipping ports are second to none, catering to a bevy of international airlines and ships. Regular airline fl ights connect Guam with numerous Asian and Pacifi c countries, including the United States, Japan, Taiwan, Korea, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Australia, and the Philippines, as well as the neighboring Micronesian islands.

In addition to a plethora of natural and historical attractions, and modern amenities discerning international travelers have come to expect from a premiere destination of choice, Guam’s culture is an attraction unto itself. The traditions and customs of Guam’s proud island heritage thrive, despite invading conquerors, wars and epidemics, and changing governments. Forged from a Neolithic foundation and molded by historical events, Guam’s living culture has expanded into a vibrant, modern way of life.

We welcome you to our world with open arms. Enjoy what we have to share and you will be well rewarded with memories to last a lifetime!

Soldiers enjoying a game of baseballSoldiers enjoying a game of baseball





The Guam Flag

Guam’s unique fl ag bears the Great Seal of the Territory of Guam. Each image symbolizes a signifi cant part of Guam’s history and cultural lifestyle.

• The shape of the seal is that of an ancient Chamorro slingstone.• The coconut tree represents self-reliance and an ability to grow and survive under any circumstance.• The fl ying proa, the ocean-going canoe used by the ancient Chamorros, was sleek and agile in the water. The proa required great skill to build and sail.• The river symbolizes a willingness to share the resources of the land with others.• The land mass demonstrates the Chamorros’ stewardship of natural resources.• Guam is the island home of the Chamorro people.• The red stripe surrounding the Guam seal represents the blood shed by her people.• The blue fi eld represents Guam’s unity with the sea and the sky.

Glimpses of Guam

• Political Status: Unincorporated territory of the United States of America• Capital: Hagatna• Location: 13.38° North Latitude, 144.44° East Longitude• Land Area: 212 square miles (549 square kilometers)• Native Inhabitants: Chamorro• Offi cial Languages: English and Chamorro• Currency: US Dollar• Time: Greenwich Mean Time +10• Population: Approximately 150,000• Electricity: 120 volts/60 cycles



Dedicated to those who sacrifi ced their lives

Sixty years ago—in what seems like a blink of an eye—Guam was an integral part of the Pacifi c Theater of the Second World War. During that generation of time, Guam was a partner in Americana, only to be captured and occupied on December 10, 1941, by battle-hardened Japanese troops. Renamed Omiya Jima, or Great Shrine Island, the Japanese military occupied the island for two and a-half years, and attempted to incorporate island residents into Japan’s Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere ideology.

As Guam’s residents secretly listened in early July 1944 to hidden radio receivers, they knew the Americans would return to liberate them of Japanese military occupation. What they didn’t know was that the fi erce battle for Guam would take three weeks and countless lives. Throughout the night of July 20, 1944, an armada of US vessels quietly took positions off the western coast of Guam. Offi cially called Task Force 53, it represented an important step in the series of offensives that were driving the Japanese Imperial forces back from occupied areas of the Pacifi c.

Shortly after dawn on July 21, 1944, nearly 55,000 US Marines and Army soldiers landed on the shores of Guam. A cacophony of high explosive shells thrown from naval guns signaled the liberation of Guam had begun. The Third Marine Division went ashore at Asan Beach. A second force of the Marine Corps’ First Provisional Brigade and elements of the Army’s 77th Infantry Division assaulted beaches near the village of Agat, eight miles south of Asan. For three weeks, US forces battled the Japanese in a fi erce campaign, and at a costly price. Nearly 1,800 American troops died and another 6,000 were wounded. More than 18,000 Japanese—virtually the entire Imperial contingent—died. Many Chamorros lost their lives, trapped in a war not of their doing or choice.

July 21, that fi rst day of liberation, serves island residents as an important holiday. Each year, the observance of the event documents the heroic efforts of those whose courage led to the island’s liberation.

Revisit that era through a World War II Tour. Whether you opt to tour the island individually or with a tour guide, your journey to the past begins at the Guam Visitors Bureau in the serene folds of Tumon and could last several hours or days depending on your interests. We have culled our historical fi les to highlight what we feel will give you a holistic vista of the 1940s.

Soldiers pay a memorial to their fallen comradesSoldiers pay a memorial to their fallen comrades



Northern Guam

Tumon Bay Coastal Sites

In the closing days of the Japanese occupation of Guam, a number of coastal defense structures were built along the island’s beaches. Tumon Bay was fortifi ed with several large gun emplacements and pillbox bunker structures. Though most of these structures and guns were dismantled after the war, some survive to this day. Accessible only by foot, the best-preserved example of these fortifi cations is located at the southern end of Tumon Bay on the lush grounds of the Hilton Guam Resort & Spa. On the rocks overlooking the beach stands a large artillery piece, the only coastal defense gun still in place along Tumon Bay, and the restored remains of a Japanese bunker. A leisurely 20-minute walk north along the beach leads you past several deteriorating pillbox structures that are interesting to look at but can not be entered due to safety concerns. Within walking distance of the Guam Visitors Bureau on Tumon Bay.

South Pacifi c Memorial Park

The South Pacifi c Memorial Park is situated on a site in Yigo village where Japan’s General Hideyoshi Obata constructed his underground command post during the waning days of Japanese occupation. The park serves as a solemn reminder of a war that took the lives of over a half million Japanese, American, and Pacifi c Islanders. The memorial’s centerpiece is a 15-meter tall monument that abstractly depicts hands clasped in prayer. Beneath this monument lie the remains of Japanese soldiers who lost their lives in the fi nal days of Guam’s wartime occupation. The path to the right of the monument leads to a shallow canyon where Obata hid his command post inside a labyrinth of caves and bunkers. Take Marine Corps Drive/Route 1 north, turn left on Milalag Road and follow to the

park.

Battle of Yigo Monument

The Battle of Yigo Monument, which commemorates the last battle of Guam before the Americans declared the island secure on August 10, 1944, sits as a silent reminder of a by-gone era. Take Marine Corps Drive/Route 1 north to Yigo. Look for the Mobil gas station on your right; the monument is located across the gas station.



Andersen Air Force Base

Tours of the US Air Force Base and Heritage Room Museum (located in the base terminal) are available to visitors with valid military identifi cation or a sponsor. The Heritage Room Museum highlights Pacifi c aviation and the Atomic Age with displays and fi lms. Tour requests must be submitted at least three weeks in advance to Andersen AFB, 633 ABW, Public Affairs, Unit 14003, Box 25, APO AP 96543-4003. Go north on Marine Corps Drive/Route 1 to the base entrance.

Note: Access to sites within military bases are limited. Civilian access is permissible with military sponsorship only. For more details please contact the respective military visitors centers.

Central Guam

Plaza de España

The seat of government for the Spanish, American, and Japanese administrations, the Plaza de España in Hagatna is probably the most visited historic site on Guam. Within the context of the Second World War, the Plaza was defended by Chamorro volunteers of the Insular Force Guard, a group of 120 men tasked with aiding in the defense of Guam in late 1941.

Gov. George McMillan, then governor of Guam, surrendered the island to Japanese Imperial Forces on Dec. 10, 1941. Although most of the original, thick manposteria walls of the former Spanish complex were destroyed by heavy

ordnance during America’s recapture of Guam, you can still see remnants of 333 years of Spanish occupation. The Insular Force Guard Monument stands as a proud reminder opposite the rotating statue of Pope John Paul II who

Andersen Air Force BaseAndersen Air Force Base

City of Agana, Before the warCity of Agana, Before the war

City of Agana, After the warCity of Agana, After the war



visited Guam in the 1980s. The Guam Heroes Memorial Monument, located in Skinner Plaza, is dedicated to those who served in all wars. Nearby are Japanese caves and traditional latte in the Sen. Angel LG Santos Memorial Park. Take Marine Corps Drive/Route 1 south to Hagatna; enter Highway 4 then West O’Brien Drive public parking behind the plaza and Dulce Nombre de Maria Drive.

Adelup Point

Heavily fortifi ed by the Japanese with a battery of large guns, the point became an American command post after the island’s invasion. Today it is the home of the Guam Museum, which displays Japanese and American artifacts from World War II. The Guam Museum is open from 9 am – 4 pm Monday through Friday and 10 am – 2 pm on Saturday. Take Marine Corps Drive/Route 1 south to the Governor’s Complex.

Fort Santa Agueda

More popularly known as Fort Apugan, this Spanish-era fort sits atop Hagatna and offers one of the fi nest unobstructed views of Guam’s west coast. The fort was the site of gun emplacements for Japanese forces. You can see Camel’s Rock to the south—site of one America’s invasion landings—to Hospital Point in Tumon. Take Marine Corps Drive/Route 1 south to Route 4, then take Route 7 west; the fort is between Joseph Cruz and Lana avenues.

Southern Guam

War in the Pacifi c National Historical Park

Since the opening of the park in 1978—the only park in the National Park Service system dedicated to the Pacifi c Theater of World War II—the National Park Service provides visitors with a comprehensive collection of World War II artifacts. The park commemorates the bravery and sacrifi ce of the American and Japanese soldiers and Guam residents who lost their lives on Guam. Six different locations comprise the park; 1,000 offshore acres of ocean are part of this preserve and contain submerged military relics.

If you visit all six locations, plan on spending several hours. Included in the park are the following units:• Asan Beach and Inland—The focal point of the American invasion in 1944, Asan Beach has gun encasements, caves and pillboxes, and 445 water acres of reefs and relics. At Asan

City of Agana, After the warCity of Agana, After the war



Point, the “Liberator’s Memorial” honors the US armed forces who participated in the 1944 landing, as well as the Guam Combat Patrol and Civilian Scouts. The T. Stell Newman Visitors Center has been closed since Supertyphoon Pongsona’s 175-miles per hour sustained winds and 30 inches of rainfall, but you can reach the National Park Service in its temporary offi ces located in the Park’s Maintenance Facility across from Asan Beach Park (460 North Marine Corps Drive, Piti, Guam). • Fonte Plateau—A former Japanese naval communications center, the site contains concrete tunnels.• Piti—Covered in lush jungle growth, the hillside in this village has three Japanese coastal defense guns in good historical condition.• Mount Tenjo/Mount Chachao—Thousands of Japanese soldiers dug trenches and foxholes as they prepared for the impending American invasion. A World War I American gun emplacement is one of several important relics found in this remote, hilly area.• Mount Alifan—Historic sites and debris cover hilly slopes, making hiking fairly diffi cult. It is the site of a former Japanese command post.• Agat—Apaca Point, Ga’an Point, Bangi Point, and Bangi Island contain historic sites and structures, including caves, bunkers, and more than 10 pillboxes. The Agat Invasion Marker marks the command post of the 1st Provisional Marine Brigade, which spearheaded the Agat invasion.

Asan Beach Memorial

Between the War in the Pacifi c National Historical Park visitor’s center and the Asan Beach Unit is a small memorial dedicated to US soldiers who gave their lives in the recapture of Guam. Prior to the American Marine Corps 3rd Division’s invasion force of 24,000 men, four battleships, three cruisers, and three destroyers stood offshore pummeling the landing zones with one of

US Marines assault on Asan Beach in July 1944US Marines assault on Asan Beach in July 1944



the lengthiest bombardments of the war in the Pacifi c.

Asan Bay Overview

The Asan Bay Overview provides visitors with a nearly identical view that entrenched Japanese soldiers had as waves of American soldiers hit the beach at Asan. Carved bronze monuments dedicated to 1,700 American soldiers and 16,000 Chamorro civilians who died or suffered atrocities of war line the stonewalls as you make your way to several prime spots for picture taking. A recently added plaque features the fi rst Chamorro casualties of World War II who served aboard four ships docked at Pearl Harbor.

Note: For the War in the Pacifi c National Historical Park complex, take Marine Corps Drive/Route 1 south to Asan; the park is located on the right just past the Governor’s Complex.

Guam Veterans Cemetery

Located in Piti Village on 18 acres of rolling hills, the cemetery is reserved exclusively for veterans who served their country in the armed forces. There is a starkly rigid dignity about the cemetery, which contains a chapel. Open daily; the cemetery is accessible to persons with disabilities. Take Marine Corps Drive/Route 1 south to Piti. At the second stoplight, take a left on Route 6; the cemetery is on the right.

War Dog Cemetery

The War Dog Cemetery honors war dogs—mostly Doberman Pinchers and German Shepherds—that fl ushed out Japanese hiding places during Guam’s liberation. The cemetery was relocated in 1994 from northern Dededo to Naval Station, where it is currently located on San Luis Road.

Apra Harbor Shipwrecks

Beneath the calm waters of Apra Harbor, the region’s fi nest deep-sea anchorages for a variety of freight vessels lie solemn reminders of two world wars frequently visited by wreck divers of today. The SMS Cormoran, a German cruiser scuttled by her captain when the US fi rst entered World War I in 1917, lies at a depth of 130 feet on its starboard side.

Two Japanese ships of war—the 8,300-ton passenger cargo ship Tokai Maru and the 1,900-ton Kitsugawa Maru freighter were both sunk in 1944 in fi erce naval engagements. The Tokai Maru was sunk by the submarine Flying Fish and lies on its port side next to the SMS Cormoran at a depth of 120 feet. The Kitsugawa Maru was hit by the submarine Seahorse, but managed to sail to Apra Harbor before it was struck by Dauntless dive-bombers. It rests in about 160 feet of water. Take Marine Corps Drive/Route 1 south to Piti, turn right at the power plant. Drive past the Port Authority of Guam and the Mobil fuel tanks and look to your left for the fi rst pier.

War Dogs War Dogs



Naval Station Historical Sites

These sites highlight select World War II events and structures, including cave complexes built by forced Chamorro labor, Japanese refueling piers, the War Dog Cemetery, remnants of the Transpacifi c Cable Station, steps and an amphitheater built by Japanese prisoners of war. Also included are Gab Gab Beach fortifi cations and Orote Point Lookout that offers a commanding view of Apra Harbor. At Naval Station, the COMNAVMAR Military Museum exhibits artifacts and memorabilia of the Second World War in the Pacifi c. For further information about the museum and the Nimitz Hill Historical Trail, call (671) 339-8194. The museum’s hours are 9 am – 4 pm, Monday – Friday and 10 am – 4 pm, Saturday.

Umatac Bay Landing Site

A Japanese fortifi cation exists along the shore of Umatac Bay. A Japanese midget submarine rests on the sandbar at the head of the bay. Take Marine Corps Drive/Route 1 south to Route 2 to Umatac Bay.

San Dionicio Church, Umatac 1940sSan Dionicio Church, Umatac 1940s



Inarajan Village

Considered the most traditional Chamorro village on Guam, the entire village is a historical site. It holds many pre-WWII homes and the recently refurbished St. Joseph’s Church, burial site of Fr. Jesus Baza Duenas, a Catholic priest executed by the Japanese. Take Marine Corps Drive/Route 1 south to Route 2 and continue through Umatac and Merizo before reaching Inarajan.

Merizo Massacre Sites

Faha and Tinta are two somber historic sites of importance to Chamorros. Located deep in Guam’s southern village of Merizo, Faha and Tinta evoke tears to survivors who lived through the grisly massacres. Today, the island commemorates those who fell victim to the ravages of war. For location, please contact the Merizo Mayor’s Offi ce.

Yokoi’s Cave

Yokoi’s Cave, named after Japanese combat Sergeant Soichi Yokoi, is well hidden in the Talofofo jungles near Talofofo Falls. There, Yokoi eked out an existence for 28 years as one of the last holdouts of the Japanese Imperial Army. Found in 1972 by a couple of Talofofo hunters, Yokoi became an instant media celebrity. Today, his cave site looks much as it did when he occupied it, though it has been replicated due to natural wear and tear. Bring plenty of mosquito repellent as the jungles are teeming with the little critters! For location, please see the Guam Visitors Bureau.

Manenggon

Once the site of a concentration camp during the last days of Japanese occupation, this area is now home of the Leo Palace Resort, a world-class golf and resort community. In 1944, the scene looked very different: thousands of Chamorros were forced to march from camp to camp throughout the island. The site of the original camp was described as desolate and dirty; today, the grounds are covered by lush bamboo groves, fed by the meandering Ylig River. Please contact the Leo Palace Resort for directions.

Yona Tank Farm

Although no actual battle took place in Yona’s red clay savannas during the close of war on Guam, the Tank Farm near Sigua Falls contains the pockmarked ruins of Sherman tanks and other military vehicles. Most of the tanks and LVTs could not maneuver in the red clay soil due to heavy rains during the July and August 1944 battles. This site is a unique picture-taking opportunity, since few World War II-era tanks have survived. For location and directions, please contact the Yona Mayor’s Offi ce.

Sergeant Soichi YokoiSergeant Soichi Yokoi





The life and times of the Chamorro people in the 1940s



4-day sample tour itinerary*The itineraries mentioned here are subject to change depending upon the request or time restrictions of the

visitor(s).

Note: Majority of the sites mentioned in this itinerary are located on U.S. military property. and due to security restrictions since the September 11, 2001 attacks, access is limited to those who can be sponsored by anyone affi liated with the United States military. Civilian access may be arranged with prior

notifi cation to the proper military offi ces.

Day One: Northern Guam

7:00 a.m. Breakfast

8:30 a.m. Northern Guam Tumon Bay Coastal Sites Tumon Bay Marine Park

9:30 a.m. South Pacifi c Memorial Park Battle of Yigo Monument 11:30 a.m. Lunch in Dededo or Tamuning

1:30 p.m. Andersen Air Force Base tour (acces restricted to civilians, arrangements need)

3:00 p.m. Dive or Snorkeling tour option or Dolphin watching tour option

5:30 p.m. Return to hotel for rest and relaxation

6:00 p.m. Sunset cocktails in Tumon Bay

7:00 p.m. Light Dinner and entertainment

9:30 p.m. Free time


visitor(s).



Day Two: Central Guam

7:00 a.m. Breakfast

8:30 a.m. Central Guam Tour: Hagatña Plaza de España Dulce Nombre de Maria Cathedral-Basilica Adelup Point Fort Santa Agueda

11:30 a.m. Lunch in Hagatña

1:30 p.m. Manenggon (light walk/hike) Yona

3:00 p.m. Yona Tank Farm

4:00p.m. Return to hotel for rest and relaxation

6:00 p.m. Sunset cocktails in Hagatña Bay

6:30 p.m. Cultural Dinner show

8:30 p.m. Free time




visitor(s).



Day Three: Southern Guam

7:00 a.m. Breakfast

8:30 a.m. Southern Guam Tour War in the Pacifi c National Parks Asan Beach & Overview Fonte Plateau Piti Mount Tenjo/Mount Chacao Mount Alifan Agat

12 noon. Lunch in Southern Guam

1:45 p.m. Guam’s Veterans’ Cemetary

3:00 p.m. Apra Harbor Shipwrecks

5:00p.m. Return to hotel for rest and relaxation

6:00 p.m. Light dinner and shopping

8:30 p.m. Free time


visitor(s).



Day four: Southern Guam

7:00 a.m. Breakfast

8:30 a.m. Southern Guam Tour Naval Station Historical Sites & War Dog Cemetary (Restricted access to civilians)

11:00 a.m. Lunch in Southern Guam

12:45 p.m. Umatac Bay Landing Site

1:30 p.m. Inarajan Village

2:30p.m. Merizo Massacre Sites (light walk/hike)

3:30 p.m. Yokoi’s Cave (hiking involved)

5:00 p.m. Return to hotel for rest and relaxation

6:30 p.m. Dinner

8:00 p.m. Free time



Entry and Exit Formalitiesfrom the Department of Homeland Security

Entry requirements for Guam are the same as for any US destination. Although US citizens are required to possess a US passport, on a case-by-case basis, photo ID and proof of citizenship may be accepted. Citizens of most other countries must have a valid passport with a US visa.

On October 1988, the US federal government implemented the Guam-only visa waiver program. Citizens of more than a dozen countries have been allowed entry to Guam without a visa for a period of up to 15 days; travel onward to other US ports is not allowed. Must arrive on a signatory carrier.

The following countries are eligible for the Guam Visa Waiver Program: Australia, Brunei, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Nauru, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Republic of Korea, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Taiwan (only authorized for citizens and residents arriving directly from Taiwan or arriving on a fl ight from Taiwan which stopped in Saipan enroute, must possess a Taiwan National Identity Card), United Kingdom (including British National Overseas) Vanuatu, and Western Samoa.

in 1986, the Immigration refom and control act (IRCA) incorporated the Visa Waiver program, the program became efffective on July 1, 1988. On October 30, 2000, the Visa Waiver Permanent Program Act made the pilot program permanent.

The Visa Waiver Program permits nationals from designated countries to apply for admission to the United States for ninety days or less as non-immigrant, must have a machine-readable passport and arrive on a signatory carrier.

The following countries are eligible for the Visa Waiver Program: Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Leichenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan (only on direct fl ights from Taiwan to Guam), and United Kingdom.

For more detailed information, please visit the US Department of Homeland Security website:www.dhs.gov

The Guam Visitors Bureau’s Hafa Adai Tour Series is developed to create a greater understanding of Guam for travelers who wish to investigate the island on their own. Other series include environmental tourism, cultural & scenic, and Magnifi cent Micronesia. Copies of the Tour Series are available at the Guam Visitors Bureau in beautiful Tumon.



Notes:



WITH GRATITUDE FROM THE PEOPLE OF GUAM

TO THOSE WHOSE LIVES AND ACTIONS SHAPED OUR ISLAND’S HISTORY

US Landing Forces

3rd Marine Division1st Provisional Marine Brigade

305th Regiment/77th Army Infantry

US Forces that Participated in the Liberation of Guam

US Navy & SeabeesUS Marines

US ArmyUS Army Air CorpsUS Coast Guard

For a full list of military units that participated in the Guam campaign, please contact the Guam Visitors Bureau at www.visitguam.org or stop by their offi ce on Pale San Vitores Road in

the heart of Tumon Bay.

GUAM VISITORS BUREAUSetbision Bisitan Guahan

401 Pale San Vitores RoadTumon, Guam USA 96913

Tel: (671) 646-5278Fax: (671) 646-8861

Websites: visitguam.org or liberationday.com

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About the Images

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materials related to Micronesia.

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