An unnamed CHamoru weaver from Guam prepares items woven using coconut leaves
An unnamed CHamoru weaver from Guam prepares items woven using coconut leaves
Summary
In the immediate Post-World War II years on Guam, thousands of CHamorus were displaced, as part of the buildup of US military facilities on the island. Whereas the US military presence in Guam had been small prior to the war, the US found new strategic value with Guam in a postwar world, and sought to build large, modern military facilities on the island. Two of the most well-known sites of displacement were Tumon and Sumay, both featured in these images.
Post-World War II years on Guam
In the immediate Post-World War II years on Guam, thousands of CHamorus were displaced, as part of the buildup of US military facilities on the island. Whereas the US military presence in Guam had been small prior to the war, the US found new strategic value with Guam in a postwar world, and sought to build large, modern military facilities on the island. Two of the most well-known sites of displacement were Tumon and Sumay, both featured in these images.
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