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 experienced substantial impacts due to the Kwajalein Atoll conflict during World War II and nuclear tests on Bikini Atoll between 1946 and 1958. Former residents and their descendants who were expelled after World War II receive compensation from the U.S. government.