The people who live on the island of Vangunu were adamant that the critically endangered species still existed. They helped researchers prove that they were right.
Tag: Guadalcanal (Solomon Islands)
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Samuel Folsom, 102, Who Fought the Japanese Above Guadalcanal, Dies
He went to war at 22 with limited flying experience but dodged Zeros, knocked out bombers and won the Distinguished Flying Cross and a Purple Heart.
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Guadalcanal Anniversary Marked by a Kennedy
At a ceremony to mark the 80th anniversary of a crucial battle in the Pacific, two daughters of men who served there reflected on the lessons of war.