
Civil Rights and US Citizenship (1898-1950)
The United States began its colonial administration of Guam in 1898. Today, Guam remains a colony of the US as an unincorporated territory. Because of
The United States began its colonial administration of Guam in 1898. Today, Guam remains a colony of the US as an unincorporated territory. Because of
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.
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
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
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
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
Eddie Baza Calvo (1961 — ), a Republican, was the 13th civilian Governor of Guam. He served for two terms.
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,
Carl Tommy Cruz Gutierrez (1941 — ) was the 11th civilian governor of Guam, serving two consecutive terms, along with Madeliene Z. Bordallo, his Lieutenant
Felix Perez Camacho, (1957 — ), a Republican, was the 12th civilian governor of Guam, serving for two terms, from January 2003 until December 2010.