The Interviewees
I was 6 yrs. old when the Japanese bombed Guam, my sister (maria) and I were wearing white dresses and we looked like angels.
Who is Carmen Artero Kaspabaeur?
Agana Cathedral, Attending Mass
Where were all the Chamorro people when they bombed Guam?
All the farmers had to count how many _____ they had everyday. They could not kill any _____ because it belonged to the emperor.
What are pigs?
The item we put the food in to give to the Americans.
What is a Gunny sack?
The only American survivor.
Who is George Tweed?
I used to like to watch the dogfights.
Who is Antonio Palomo?
9 planes
How many planes bombed Guam?
We ate these foods when the Japanese were here.
What is breadfruit, taro, banana and eggs?
Chamorros and Americans were hiding in this area from the Japanese
What is a jungle?
When the Americans arrived, Antonio asked for this type of candy.
What is chocolate and chewing gum?
My Wife was Japanese.
Who is Juan Pangelinan?
I went back home to get my _______ suit because I was in a play.
What was the Clown Play Carmen was in?
We use _______ to make oil, vinegar, and syrup.
What is a coconut?
There was ______ americans who did not surrender and went to hideout.
What is the number 6?
Carmen could not bring her ______ to Tweed's cave because it would leave a trail.
What is a deer?
I feel that the Americans knew that the Japanese were going to invade Guam, and the Americans did nothing to help or prepare us.
Who is Juan Garcia?
After the war, people headed to ___________.
What is the ranch?
The Japanese would _______ people who helped hide the Americans.
What is beheading?
Carmen was mad because her mom gave up ________ to the American.
What is a lemon pie?
A word that the Chamorros say or use to describe the Americans.
What is an Americano?
I installed Canyons and also had a job to cut the coconut tree, to make it look like a "dummy" canyon.
Who is Antonio Calvo?
Guam's military was a joke because of what their Guns were called.
What is an Insular Guard's Gun that says DO NOT SHOOT, FOR TRAINING ONLY?
The Japanese forced people to clear this area so they can build ___________.
What is an international airport?
The place where the Chamorros were forced to go to and many died due to malnutrition, lack of proper shelter and food, and no medicine.
What is the Manenggon Concentration camp?
One of the last major days of fighting on Guam. Most of the island was secured by then, but some resistance continued in the jungle.
What is Aug. 8. 1944?