CHamoru Quest for Self-Determination
Elective Governor Act 1968
The Guam Elective Governor Act was passed by the United States Congress on 11 September 1968 and granted the people of Guam the authority to
CHamoru Quest for Self-Determination
Guam Constitutional Conventions (ConCon)
Guam residents seek more self government. In an effort to address deficiencies in Guam’s relationship with the United States, two constitutional conventions were convened by
CHamoru Quest for Self-Determination
National Attention on Guam’s Postwar Campaign for Citizenship
When Guam was ceded to the United States after the Spanish-American War in 1898, the island fell under the administrative control of the US Navy.
CHamoru Quest for Self-Determination
History of Efforts to Reunify the Mariana Islands
Partitioning the Mariana Islands at the peace table in Versailles was undoubtedly one of America’s greatest foreign policy “Follies.” Despite the best advice from naval
Chamorro Culture
Women in Politics
This speech was presented at Guampedia’s Chamorro Heritage Series, 7 November 2012, Latte of Freedom Hall of Governors, Ricardo J. Bordallo Governor’s Complex, Adelup.
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Security Clearance on Guam
Navy controlled entry and departure from Guam. August 21, 2012 marked the 50th anniversary of an unsung milestone in Guam’s post-World War II development. On
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Governor Richard Barrett Lowe
Richard Barrett Lowe (1902-1972) was the third civilian governor of Guam. He was appointed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower and served on Guam from 1956
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Governor Ford Quint Elvidge
Ford Quint Elvidge (1892-1980) was the second appointed civilian governor of Guam. He was appointed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1953 and remained in
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Governor Carlton Skinner
Carlton Skinner (1913-2004) was the governor of Guam at a historical crossroad. It was a time when civilian rule and American citizenship was finally granted
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Governor William “Bill” Daniel
William Partlow “Bill” Daniel (1915-2006) was the fifth appointed civilian governor of Guam serving from 1961 to 1963. He was a lawyer and prominent businessman,