Contemporary Guam Era
American Red Cross, Guam Chapter
Congress chartered the Guam Chapter of the American Red Cross on 23 October 1916 with signatures of then President Woodrow Wilson, Secretary Charles L. Magee
CHamoru Quest for Self-Determination
Guam’s Political Status
Since the claim by Spain over the Mariana Islands in 1565 and the settlement of Jesuit missionaries and conquest of the CHamoru people in the
Civic Society
Evolution of the Tourism Industry on Guam
To understand the evolution of tourism in Guam, it is useful to reflect on events that have happened since the advent of tourism in the
Contemporary Guam Era
Contemporary Guam: Guam Law Library
The Guam Law Library was established in 1978 to serve the growing needs of Guam’s legal community and the public. It is located in Hagåtña
Art
Victor Consaga
Victor Consaga is a Guam resident and professional photographer. He received his training through his experience while on staff at Latte Magazine and the Pacific
Civic Society
Namesake School: MU Lujan Elementary
Manuel Ulloa Lujan Elementary School, more commonly referred to as MU Lujan Elementary School, was built in 1973 and originally called Yona Elementary School. It
Civic Society
Micronesian Area Research Center (MARC)
For more than fifty years, scholars, researchers, journalists, and students intent on finding out more about the peoples and cultures of the western Pacific have
Business Pioneers: Economics
Pedro Martinez Ada
Pedro Martinez Ada (1903 – 1995) founded numerous enterprises with his wife, Maria Palomo Ada, including a general store, supermarkets throughout the island, warehouses, a
Business Pioneers: Economics
Maria Palomo Ada
Maria Palomo Ada (1903 – 1996) also known as “Tan Maria” to the many in the community who knew her, co-founded a series of business
Business Pioneers: Economics
Jose Leon Guerrero Untalan
Jose Leon Guerrero Untalan (1919 – 1990) was Co-Founder, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors, and Executive Vice President of the Bank of Guam