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This chapter provides an in-depth discussion on the process of developing a WWII maritime heritage trail in Saipan, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. It explores the theory and practice and problems and solutions of interpreting and managing difficult heritage such as a battlefield. A range of topics is discussed, including local engagement and consultation, memories and heritage, political and social contexts, and interpretation.
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This material is based upon work assisted by a grant from the Department of the Interior, National Park Service. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of the Interior.
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The author would like to thank all of those individuals and organizations (who are too numerous to list) who assisted with this project. Special thanks to Jason Raupp and Toni Carrell who were instrumental to the project’s success in so many ways.
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McKinnon, J.F. (2014). Difficult Heritage: Interpreting Underwater Battlefield Sites. In: Scott-Ireton, D. (eds) Between the Devil and the Deep. When the Land Meets the Sea, vol 5. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-8178-2_16
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