Saipan & Tinian, CNMI (America's Forgotten Colonies, Part 3/3)

America's Forgotten Colonies: American Samoa, Guam & Saipan.
Part 1 American Samoa • American Samoa (Americ...
Part 2 Guam • Guam (America's Forgot...
Part 3 Saipan • Saipan & Tinian, CNMI ...
This is part three of the documentary on Saipan and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. We explore the history, Banzai Cliff, Tinian, the nuclear bombs dropped on Japan, Chinese immigration and tourism issues, as well as labor trafficking, and a charity that helps in this area.
This version censors some imagery for KZbin. Original found on my channel.
This film was the result of 6 months of planning, three weeks of travelling and filming, and a month of editing. Shot on Panasonic GH5, Sony Action Cam, and DJI Mavic Pro. All 4K.
For licensing footage please contact La Mancha Media.
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Music
Laumei ma Malie
(Turtle and Shark, ancient Samoan song)
Performed by Senovefa Gaea Bartley
Feels Like Home
By Immersive Music
Shutterstock Music Canada ULC
Driven to Explore
By Tiny Music
Shutterstock Music Canada ULC
In Search of Wisdom
By Tiny Music
Shutterstock Music Canada ULC
A Glow
By Dan Phillipson
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Widescreen Nature
By Tiny Music
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Full credits after final part of film.

[@davidboquet1383]

The guide in the latter part of the video is a very thoughtful person. Enjoyed watching him tell us his thoughts.

[@kieranwalsh2289]

Yea he was a really nice guide

[@DB742]

Quite well spoken, not surprising as he's got a U.S. premier college education.

[@nazmushshaker1977]

the guide man his voice and presentation is awesome .really enjoyed not need to watch other documentary its lot of informative to learn.

[@lamanchamediatube]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@RichardOhKaNoi]

I was one of the sailors on the ships in the back ground was there for about 12 years and I knew Saipan very well I had many local friends there. and I really enjoyed your video , it brought back many fond memories, Thank you

[@lamanchamediatube]

Wow thanks for telling us here. Valiant. Courageous. Please take a look at my videos on Guam and my newest ones on Palau and Battle of Peleliu and the one on Chuuk and Operation Hailstone. Again thank you!

[@RichardOhKaNoi]

I have been to Chuuk had a wonderful time there I stayed at the Continental hotel and got to dive on some of the wreck courtesy of the Blue Lagoon dive center

[@aatalig4749]

Richard Hilbert thanks for your service

[@themanagement69]

My dude killed the tour guiding. Really enjoyed this whole series.

[@dillwill1813]

Haven't met many tour guides but the Jamaican guy must be one of the best.

[@summerwood619]

What a good historian, you were born to do this

[@lamanchamediatube]

Thank you Summer! Made my day

[@jadeasereht4638]

Lol in live in rota

[@TheSpectacledOwl]

Actually, the Carolinians aren't native to the Mariana Islands; they're native to the Caroline Islands located in the FSM. They are, however, an accepted culture in the CNMI, despite numbering about 5% of the total population.

[@lamanchamediatube]

You're right. I think I mentioned the arrived by boat from Carolinian islands. Tx!

[@henrywashington3732]

Wow bro you know your stuff! Never thought I'd see a Jamaican telling me about the Island's my mother is from. Keep up the good work and hope to meet you some day. God bless.

[@gregh7457]

It really shows he loves his new home.

[@jacqueshuysman3351]

greg h9998i

[@MOUNTA1N]

I'm from that island! What was your mother's last name?

[@Norita670]

I'm actually born and raised from Saipan. In addition to the part 2:52, the reason why the Japanese Refugees committed suicide at Banzaii Cliff and Sucuide Cliff is because that area is facing where is Japan is located.

[@lamanchamediatube]

That's fascinating yet tragic. Thanks for letting me know and sharing this.

[@fishing4truth91]

Very interesting; tour guide was excellent.

Thanks for the upload. Very interesting and much appreciated.

[@brandadyanne]

My grandfather helped to build the air base. It is amazing to get the chance to see it . Thank you.

[@Madxmonk]

What a fantastic production!!!! Please make MORE!!! I watched all 3. I'm a little impartial the the Guam episode because I lived there when I was in 8th and 9th grade. Very well done.

[@lamanchamediatube]

Thanks much madxmonk. I'd love to make more all year round but they cost a lot of money. Waiting for new funding. Maybe Africa in a few months😁

[@delhankins8148]

Thank you David. Your narration was wonderful, as well as your historical research.

[@lamanchamediatube]

Thanks Del! Glad u liked it

[@barry_kelly]

Well done. A huge thank you for sharing true historical events.

[@aardvark1956]

Thank you so much for sharing your insights, finding fascinating tour guides, and educating us on these areas , both now and in our history.

[@lamanchamediatube]

Thank you Chris E, for watching and taking the time to comment!

[@okkid1949]

Thank you for the educational video. I wish I could vacation in this beautiful part of the world. The people seem so gentla and hospitable.

[@theadventuresofbrockinthai4325]

I MUST MAKE THE TRIP TO THESE ISLANDS IN THE 3 PART SERIES. MY DAD WAS ON ONE OF THE SHIPS THAT BROUGHT ONE OF THE BOMBS FROM THE U.S., IT IS PART OF MY FAMILIES HISTORY. WOULD LOVE TO JUST SIT ON THE RUNWAY AND FEEL THE HISTORY OF WHAT WENT ON THERE.

[@Swaggyp670]

I'm from Saipan but thanks for giving me more information about my own Island

[@vahnvallain]

swaggyp 670 really? How to get there? Do i need a visa ?

[@Swaggyp670]

Vahn Vallain where you from?

[@owelonatsa469]

swaggyp 670 bro...i wish to go to ur country....saipan is a very amzing destination

[@Swaggyp670]

Owel Onatsa you should

[@richardkautz2116]

What village you rep prim?

[@davidpines6621]

MISSED THIS IN SCHOOL…..MISSED IN BOOTCAMP….MISSED ON HISTORY CHANNEL..WHY ? THE FIRST OF THE FORGOTTEN COLONIES ARE A DREAM OF MINE TO AWAKE THERE 54YRS AGO SIMPLE,LOVENLY,UNCOMMERCIALIZED UPBRINGING.THXINGU AWSOME

[@fenixrizin2354]

Thank you David loved your entire series, hope more will be forthcoming!

[@robertcharpentier6852]

To get an idea of how massive WWII's battles in the Pacific Ocean were, 55,000 people were killed (Japanese and American soldiers) in the invasion and battle of Saipan. That is the same number roughly that America lost during the Vietnam War which took ten years!! Yikes what a friggin battle!! StocktonRob

[@gv1967]

Wow!

[@BuzzSargent]

You published this on my Birthday - hehe - Thanks! I have been learning and teaching history for years.(now age 64), This is a very good Video you made because you make it interesting for new listeners to want to learn more about our island territories . Good Job.

[@lamanchamediatube]

Thank you for saying that, especially from a historian. My video is just a small slice or taste of the rich history of that place.

[@legionnaire4548]

@1:14 Those women's on those dresses were called Hanbok we Korean wear those for tradition way. >>en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanbok They were not all Japanese that serve to fight in the Marianas islands, a lot of them were Koreans that fought at those islands and lose their life's to build those military airfields in some islands, is a mandatory thing to serve for the Japanese empire, or with disobeying is a punishable to death and for females they were forced to be married or punishable to work as a brothel worker a.k.a (sex slaves) for Japan. Here is a link for those that want to watch about the story of comfort woman. >>kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6S3amqXrcSLmJI 35 years of Japanese colonial rule (1910-1945) was a deeply ambivalent experience for Koreans. This is what I been told by my grandparents...

[@lamanchamediatube]

very nice, thank you for that

[@marvinrabauliman325]

Great video La Mancha Media. Am from Saipan and enjoyed your video a lot. Good Job.

[@lamanchamediatube]

Thanks Marvin. Glad locals like you enjoy it!

[@toddbroussard5956]

The correct pronunciation is Sai PAN, not Sai Pawn..... just fyi

[@dmx808]

Jamaican non adaptive pronunciation

[@684avatar]

He’s Jamacian give the guy a break, damn lol

[@Mandobird1]

@@dmx808 It's the American who's mispronouncing it.

[@davefromrocky]

you must be fun at parties. asshole.

[@johnsablan408]

Very Informative about WWII. Not much on the history of the indigenous Chamorros and Carolinians.

[@rapier1954]

The US never launched a nuclear strike against Japan, the bombs dropped on Japan were atomic bombs, not nuclear bombs. There is a huge difference in the amount of destructive power between an atomic bomb and a nuclear bomb. The nuclear bomb was not developed until long after WW II>

[@lamanchamediatube]

Great point. I'm no scientist. But quick Google search resulted in the following which indicate atomic bomb in fact is nuclear, just not thermonuclear. Do you have a link to share otherwise. Very interesting. Thanks timesofindia.indiatimes.com/What-is-the-difference-between-an-atomic-and-a-nuclear-bomb/articleshow/1345040.cms and www.livescience.com/53280-hydrogen-bomb-vs-atomic-bomb.html

[@rapier1954]

La Mancha Media It is true what you say but the problem is that in the general vernacular people who speak and use the word nuclear use it primarily to refer to the nuclear deterrence today which is thermonuclear and for the most part the term is not used to refer to atomic weapons like those used in WW II.

[@rapier1954]

To use the term nuclear bomb when referring to an atomic bomb without noting it was one dependent on fission is not accurate but confusing because of the way the term is commonly used.

[@winddmmy]

my uncle charlie on my mothers side retired u.s.n. and merchant marine when he got divorced from his wife disappeared and no one knew what happened until his son was notified of his death on saipan years later his kids were grown got away and started over in saipan.

[@mrvax2]

Terrific series!

[@briant3404]

thank you so much !!

[@SICKSINCE]

I have become a new fan of your work, I really want to thank you for sharing your journeys.. peace and blessings

[@balvionstormhoof9540]

Thank you for your informative documentary about my home!

[@Hal_T]

Watched all three. Excellent!

[@DJ_Tenioso]

Great series! I like knowing about these islands. Is the Philippines considered a forgotten US colony since it was a US colony from1898 (when Spain had to surrender it to the US) until 1946?

[@armynurseboy]

Saipan still belongs to the US. Philippines does not.

[@lamanchamediatube]

One thing interesting about the Philippines is there was a time of which you speak when those born there were, or could, become US citizens. Some Filipinos in the US never knew they were citizens until they had to defend self in immigration court and learn they derived citizenship by a us parent, even though born in Philippines.

[@yourlifeonpower]

The guide is really awesome!

[@phillipkalaveras1725]

Why is the owner of the casino not stripped of his land? Unfortunately, Amelia was a spy and was shot down by the Japanese and died in captivity.

[@treverdotson5973]

Thank you for a video view home. Like your presentation

[@richardkautz2116]

Oh hey its home, Tanapag represent. Man oh man do i miss the Hafa life

[@tbonemully]

Outstanding video

[@davidmayhew4818]

Very well done.

[@kelvilynnkaliana]

Rota?????? Where you at???? 🇲🇵🇲🇵🇲🇵

[@princekhenrie_og9516]

I live in Saipan!!!!

[@luckyfinds1]

AWESOME FILM.

[@creedtopia4lifeyolo876]

Wow i was born on such a beautiful place Im chammoro btw

[@AISOHEALING]

Well Done!

[@leslierodman332]

Well done.

[@owengreen3231]

Jamaican are everywhere, wow

[@TT-nk3ho]

I'm confused, these are American owned businesses abusing and exploiting these Chinese men's labor? Will the FBI shut down these businesses and pay these men what they were owed? Why are they not being given flights home? I'm disgusted by how these men were treated.

[@phillipkalaveras1725]

I am of Scandinavian and Greek descent with pale skin, would I be welcome on Saipan?

[@richardkautz2116]

phillip kalaveras why not? Just stay away from the younger crowds they're a lot more ignorant than the 25+ crowd. Aslong as you're respectful of the chamorro traditions and follow their rules you'll be fine

[@charleshoang6481]

Scandinavian is OK,but not Greek because no one like Greek the lazy SOB!

[@lisaschweizer302]

Absolutely. I lived on Saipan for many years, I would go back in a heartbeat if I could. Hopefully someday. I taught first grade. I was welcomed and the people were lovely. (I am American but of Norwegian and Swedish decent). Truly the happiest years of my life.

[@queenteireigns6212]

Love Saipan

[@hankerino]

I bet more than 75% of US mainlanders do not know these are fellow US citizens! I’m looking at you Donald.

[@hankerino]

First of all I never knew that a territory could vote in presidential elections. And how is it not politicised? Trump is the poster child for seeming uneducated, speaking as a non-liberal here Dean Chen-stop assuming.

[@richardkautz2116]

Saipanese can't vote for the US prez. And dont assume the majority of people in Saipan know anything when it comes to following US mainland politics, most dont do their own research and blindly follow what media says, how do i know? Because im a local of the 670

[@itsjustbabyfat]

It's good to see Calvani 🤙

[@lamanchamediatube]

Calvani was a great sport. Glad to know he's recognized.

[@JohnSmith-vk4jq]

Bless up my man

[@laly4man]

You said Japan won the islands after WWl? That's nowhere in the history books.

[@davefromrocky]

the f*ck? Which history books are you wanting it to be in? How else would they have appeared on Saipan? Out of thin air? Germany held control of it during the around 15 years leading up to WW1, as part of the League of Nations division of German held territory after the war, Japan as the closest member of the League to that territory was mandated control of it and any other class C territories which were north of the equator in the west pacific. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Pacific_Mandate

[@sikboy771]

Ben Taitano did you work for DEQ? I was working in Tanapag about 15 yrs.ago .

[@joshreyes6313]

Im from saipan

[@chloemeldain]

lols I live in saipan 😂🤙🏼

[@dabiggchieffahh5886]

I live on saipannn

[@ccs_ainz1920]

Hey look its my island 😋

[@robertdowler5073]

I liked both Saipan & Rota.

[@lifeasitis7023]

Ya man!

[@gypsyking1761]

they dropped the atomic bull shit bang!!!

[@faman6777]

Hey look my island.

[@yaboorie]

Where did you obtain the photo of Korean "comfort women" from? The way they are dressed, they are Koreans not Japanese. Maybe the arrival of these ladies in Saipan is being commemorated with a photo. A sad history!! Type "Comfort Women" in Wikipedia to find out what they were.

[@respecteffect1202]

tittle should be America's forgotten Military Base.

[@robertdowler5073]

I have been there & Rota

[@nang877]

I can't forget it if I live in it =)

[@justsimple77]

Hi Calvani!

[@terryfrederickson2774]

go to sipan with no visa or passport and pop out a baby and the kids a US citazin?? that is just stupid.

[@temujinkhan6326]

Much better than the hispanic illegals right? At least they have permission to come.

[@EL90291]

Terry Frederickson That’s how all the US citizens became US citizen. Otherwise you will have only Native American being US citizens !!!

[@gilharrison8696]

so , the chinese are getting press, not Sai Pan

[@power3545]

China wants to buy saipan island

[@merryclark2274]

My home 2nd home♥

[@zosimoybay2909]

Interesting very nice documentary wish to see the island before I go.Been in Midway Islands.

[@KB4QAA]

Nope, not colonies; territories.

[@hankerino]

Pelican1984 - potato=potato

[@jremeliik4398]

HEY MAHN WERE LEGALIZING MARIJUANA SOON SO DO YOU HAVE ANY JAMAICAN SEEDS MAHN?

[@670mafia]

This is the place where you see Colonialism at it's best. Before the Japanese administration, the Mariana islands where in the control of the Germans and before them was Spain. Fast forward to today it's good old Uncle Sam...

[@johnscanlan6337]

It's pronounced Sai PAN, no one says Sai PAHN

[@gregh7457]

yea, i've never heard that pronounciation before. I worked with a Chamorro woman here in hawaii and she never called it "sai pahn"

[@jremeliik4398]

John Scanlan HEY MAHN HE'S FROM JAMAICA MAHN.