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Section 1: Introduction
Few issues in Guåhan’s history garner such diverse reactions as the efforts for CHamoru self-determination and the decolonization of our island. Opinions differ on the most viable political status option, who should participate in a political status plebiscite, and whether Guåhan should even continue to pursue a change in its relationship with the United States. Part of the challenge is visualizing what a change in political status would mean for our island’s people.
Fanohge CHamoru Put I Tano-ta: Charting Our Collective Future
In 2013 Guampedia launched a new section that included twenty new entries and a slew of historical documents that highlighted the major issues, challenges and accomplishments related to Guam’s political history. Initially given the generic title “Guam Governance,” the section eventually was renamed “CHamoru Quest for Self Determination.”
USVI Constitutional Convention
USVI referendum to form Constitutional Convention approved on 3 November 2020.
Vietnam War Ends
Vietnam War ends on 30 April 1975.
Bandung Conference
Bandung Conference held 18-24 April 1955.
Decolonization of the British Empire
Decolonization of the British Empire from 1947-1997.
Concept of the Third World
Concept of the Third World (Sauvy) emerges in 1945.
Puerto Rican Nationalist Movement
Puerto Rican Nationalist Movement from the 1930 – 1960s.
Treaty of Paris Ends Spanish-American War
US gains possession of Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines at the end of the Spanish-American War. The Treaty of Paris 0f 1898 was signed on 10 December.
Carta de Autonomia for Puerto Rico
Spain signs the Carta de Autonomia (Autonomy Charter) for Puerto Rico on 25 November 1897.