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• American Memorial Park : Northern Mariana Islands
  Describes the American Memorial Park which honors the American and Marianas people who gave their lives during the Marianas Campaign of World War II. As a "living memorial", the park offers activities, such as baseball, bicycling, running, tennis, picnicking, and swimming, enjoyed over half a century ago by American service men and women. The web site provides information on the history of the park, travel basics, camping, lodging, activities, facilities, fees and permits. Includes World War II virtual museum.
  
  
• CNMI guide : your guide to Saipan, Tinian and Rota
  Includes news and information for tourists. Also provides information on health, education, government and history; a photo gallery and a virtual tour of Saipan Island.
  
  
• History of the CNMI
  The history of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands from its formation through the prehistoric, Spanish, German, Japanese, Trust Territory periods up to the present. Includes information on the islands and World War Two: the Pacific War, the battle for Saipan, an account of the role of Tinian in the bombing of Hiroshima, and the loss of the U.S.S. Indianapolis. Features a special section on Saipan and the mystery of Amelia Earhart. Part of the CNMI Guide.
  
  
• Lieweila : a Micronesian story
  Describes the documentary film about the Refalawasch (Carolinians) of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Includes information about the Refalawasch people, the history of the Mariana Islands, and the geography of Saipan.
  
  
• Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands
  Records from the administration of the U.S. in the Territory 1947-1994. Available through the University of Hawai`i Library. Contains over 52,000 photographs and visually documents the U.S. administration's programs in education, health, political and economic development.