The island culture was heavily impacted by the fight for Kwajalein Atoll during World War II and the United States nuclear testing program on Bikini Atoll from 1946 and 1958. Former residents and their descendants who were ousted after World War II receive compensation from the U.S. government.
The island culture was significantly affected by the battle for Kwajalein Atoll during World War II and U.S. nuclear tests on Bikini Atoll from 1946 to 1958. Former inhabitants and their descendants, who were displaced after World War II, receive compensation from the U.S. government.