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American Memorial Park's carillon belltower honors those who died
in the Mariana Islands and the Pacific War during World War II.
A personal gift from Ambassador F. Haydn Williams to the people
of the Northern Mariana Islands, the carillon adds a new dimension
to the Park and its mission of honoring those who fought and died
in the Marianas campaign.
The carillon was dedicated in November 1995 on the 50th anniversary
of the end of World War II. Adjoining the carillon belltower is
a granite monument, dedicated in 1987 by the then Vice President
George Bush (click here to
view inscription).
The carillon belltower rings every half-hour, from 8:00 a.m. to
8:00 p.m. daily. Musical selections including the American and CNMI
Anthems, Armed Services Anthems, and popular music with uplifting
themes can be heard at 8:00 a.m., 12:00 noon, 6:00 p.m., and 7:50
p.m. everyday. At 8:10 p.m. each evening, Taps is played
to honor those who lost their lives during the Marianas campaign
of World War II.
RealAudio Presentations:
Belltower, Sundays at 8:00am (Run
time 13:01)
Belltower, U.S., CNMI, and
Armed Forces Anthems (Run time 10:31)
Belltower, 12:00 Noon Program
(Run time 8:50)
Belltower, 7:50pm Evening Program,
with Taps (Run time 8:17)
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These audio programs are presented using the RealVideo (and RealAudio)
Player, from Real Networks. To get the FREE RealVideo (RealAudio)
Player,
click here.
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