Commemorate 90 years of Guam Girl Scouts
SummaryContribute your Girl Scout Memorabilia as the Guam Museum Commemorate 90 years of Guam Girl Scouts Contribute your Girl Scout Memorabilia as the Guam Museum
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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Street scene, Hagåtña, Guam.
Street scene, Hagåtña, Guam.
An early 20th century photo of life in Guam’s capital.
I Tutuhon
Summary“I Tutuhon” is a group exhibit and the first of 2026 to be featured in the Cafe Gallery of the Guam Museum. This free exhibit