U.S. Ambassador Scot Marciel hosted 160 Indonesian military officers, Air Force cadets, historians, and press September 10 at @america to present and discuss on the U.S. role in the Battle of Morotai during World War II. As part of the event, American and Indonesian experts also discussed the curious story of American Bobby Freeberg and his Indonesian co-pilot's attempt to purchase Indonesia's first military airplanes. The audience enjoyed what was a unique history lesson and asked that these stories be included in Indonesian history books. This event was the second in a two-part series that explored the personal relationships between Americans and Indonesians during World War II and the years leading up to Indonesia's independence. [U.S. State Dept.]