American Memorial

https://www.nps.gov/amme/index.htm https://https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Memorial_Park American Memorial Park on the island of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands, was created as a living memorial honoring the sacrifices made during the Marianas Campaign of World War II. Recreational facilities, a World War II museum, and flag monument keep alive the memory of over 4,000 United States military personnel and local islanders who died in June 1944. The park has baseball, bicycling, running, tennis, picnicking, and swimming. American Memorial Park honors the American and Marianas people who gave their lives during the Marianas Campaign of World War II. At the park, memorials stand in tribute to the courage and sacrifice of the US Servicemen and Chamorro and Carolinian civilians who were killed in the battles between the United States and Japan that took place on Saipan, Tinian, and the Philippine Sea in 1944. The park is centrally located along the western shoreline of Saipan, adjacent to downtown Garapan. From airport, proceed north on Airport Road (Tun Herman Pan Highway) until the road ends at Monsignor Guerrero Road (Highway 16). Turn left and continue until the road ends at Beach Road. Turn right until the road ends at the American Memorial Park Mall. Turn left onto Micro Beach Road. The parking lot is on the right. The American Memorial Park Visitor Center and Pacific Historic Parks Bookstore The American Memorial Park Visitor Center is open on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. The park is centrally located along the western shoreline of Saipan, adjacent to downtown Garapan. From airport, proceed north on Airport Road (Tun Herman Pan Highway) until the road ends at Monsignor Guerrero Road (Highway 16). Turn left and continue until the road ends at Beach Road. Turn right until the road ends at the American Memorial Park Mall. Turn left onto Micro Beach Road. The parking lot is on the right. American Memorial Park There are no campgrounds in the park. Lawn at American Memorial Park Large lawn in front of the memorial. A popular place for visitors. Ampitheater at American Memorial Park Rehearsing at the American Memorial Park ampitheater The ampitheater is where many performances take place. Visitor Center at American Memorial Park The visitor center is open daily. The visitor center is a popular place to learn about Saipan's role in WWII history. Walking the path at American Memorial Park. People walking the paths at the American Memorial Park. The paths at the American Memorial Park are always in use. The beach at American Memorial Park. Crystal clear blue swimming at the park. The beach is an inviting place to swim and relax. 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