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Marianas History
Vestiges of World War II litter the Marianas
The Mariana Islands have seen ancient mariners, atomic bombs and the occupation of several civilizations on their shores in the past 4,000 years. Here's a summary of the islands' history from the days before habitation to their current status as a United States commonwealth territory.