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Timeless Patriotism: Guam and World War II

Explore how the American territory of Guam and its residents dealt with the horrific Japanese occupation of their island in WWII. There were many acts of heroism and resistance by the locals until liberation came for this American territory in 1944. Each year, unknown to most Americans on the U.S. mainland, Guamanians hold an incredible and inspirational annual liberation parade.

Timeless Patriotism: Guam and World War II

58m 16s

Explore how the American territory of Guam and its residents dealt with the horrific Japanese occupation of their island in WWII. There were many acts of heroism and resistance by the locals until liberation came for this American territory in 1944. Each year, unknown to most Americans on the U.S. mainland, Guamanians hold an incredible and inspirational annual liberation parade.

Episodes

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    Timeless Patriotism: Guam and World War II

    58m 16s

    Explore how the American territory of Guam and its residents dealt with the horrific Japanese occupation of their island in WWII. There were many acts of heroism and resistance by the locals until liberation came for this American territory in 1944. Each year, unknown to most Americans on the U.S. mainland, Guamanians hold an incredible and inspirational annual liberation parade.

Schedule

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    Timeless Patriotism: Guam and World War II

    Saturday
    May 24

    1 Hour

    How Guam and its residents dealt with the Japanese occupation of the island in World War II.

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