Fortress Guam: Resistance to US Military Mega-Buildup

By LisaLinda Natividad and Gwyn Kirk
The Asia-Pacific Journal: Japan Focus
May 10, 2010


United States presidents rarely visit the U.S. territory of Guam (or GuÃ¥han in the Chamorro language), but President Obama may visit in June 2010. This will be a significant stop for residents of this small island, 30 miles long and eight miles wide, dubbed, “Where America’s day begins.â€