Guam Facts
What is Hagatna?
Capital of Guam
When was the Organic Act signed?
1950
What CHamoru person was present at the signing of the Organic Act?
Carlos P. Taitano
What did the organic act give us? Name 1
- U.S Citizenship
- Ability to elect local leaders
- Political Status of Unincorporated Territory
Who is the current Governor?
Lou Leon Guerrero
What is the southern most village of Guam?
Merizo
When did the Guam Congress Rep walk out as a protest against the U.S Naval Government?
March 5, 1949
Which president signed the Organic Act?
Harry Truman
What year was the first election on Guam?
1965
Who is our current representative in Congress?
What year was GWHS built?
1965
True or False: The Organic Act still applies to Guam today
True
Antonio
When was the Guam Elective Governor Bill passed?
1968
Who was the first CHamoru governor?
Joseph Flores (1960)
What year was the Treaty of Paris signed?
1898
What provision in the Organic act prevents Guam from importing goods from non American territories/ states?
Jones Act
False
What commission was established in effort to change Guam's political status?
Commission for Self-Determination
What is the max amount of years and terms an elected governor can serve?
8 years, 2 terms
Why is Guam known as "Where Americas Day Begins?"
Due to our timezone
1. Arbitrary rule by Naval gov
2. Lack of constitution or documents anywhere ensuring civil rights
3. Lack of a court of appeal beyond the secretary of the naval
Name one of the Guam delegates in Congress and the years they served
A.B Won Pat (1973-1984)
Vicente Ben Pangelinan (1985-1992)
Robert Underwood (2003-2018)
Madeleine Bordallo ( 2003-2018)
Michael San Nicolas (2019-2022)
James Moylan (2023- current)
Name 1 thing the Organic Act limits for the people of Guam (economy, politics, land)
- Unable to vote for president
-limited local self government
-Higher tax
-Inability to control who and what comes to Guam
What is the official title of the Guam Congressional representative? Name 1 thing this representative can do
Non-voting Delegate.
- They can lobby other congressmen
- They can introduce bills/ amendments