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Documenting Modern Guam Rising

Documenting modern Guam rising from the destruction of war: 1945-1970

Guampedia was awarded a grant from Guam Preservation Trust to document the period following World War II, a crucial time in Guam history.

The Post War Era (1944- 1950) and Guamanian Era (1950-1970) on Guam marked significant changes that shaped the island’s present. After World War II, lands were taken and villages moved for new military bases and CHamorus fought for self-governance against US Naval command.

General merchandise store at the temporary camp in Agana, MicSem/ National Archives

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