Capture of Guam
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The capture of Guam from Spain by the United States took place in a bloodless engagement during the Spanish–American War. The U.S. Navy sent a single cruiser, USS Charleston, and three vessels of mari
USS Charleston entering Agana, c. 1898
City of Peking, City of Sydney, and Australia passing through the Golden Gate
The village of Piti
History of Guam
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The history of Guam starts with the early arrival around 2000 BC of Austronesian people known today as the Chamorro Peoples. The Chamorus then developed a "pre-contact" society, that was colonized by
Capture of Guam
…Capture of Guam Part of the Spanish–American War USS Charleston entering Agana, c. 1898 Date 20–21 June 1898 Location Guam Result American victory Belligerents United States Spain Commanders and leaders Henry Glass Juan Marina Strength 1 protected cruiser 3 transports 54…
Chief Gadao is featured in many legends about Guam before European colonization.
1819 illustration depicting the three Chamoru castes
Latte stone from a northern beach
Reception of the Manila Galleon by the Chamoru in the Ladrones Islands, ca. 1590 Boxer Codex