War in the Pacific


Gift-giving druing the war flowed two ways, and many Islanders recall the presents they gave to Allied and Japanese servicemen. [See "more images" below for complete caption] U.S. Navy	In return, "in the name of Admiral Nimitz," the Naval officeres present Islanders with a pile of military supplies including cigarettes, cigars, spools of thread, knives, and caramel candy. U.S. Navy	Islanders and sailors from the USS Nicholas exchange grass skirts for cigarettes. [See "more images" below for complete caption] U.S. Navy

Naptali Bea (left) and Ben Avualvulu (right) enjoy "C" ration biscuits given to them by U.S. troops. [See "more images" below for complete caption] U.S. Navy

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