Guam came under US control after the 1898 Spanish American War and was purchased from Spain in 1899. In 1950, the island was established as an United States Organized Territory and the Island’s civilian government was formed. All of the islanders were granted US citizenship. The island was discovered by the Spanish and much of the architecture still reflects the Spanish influence. Jesuit missionaries were the first bring European-style civilization to the island. Guam was occupied by Japan during WW II.
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Like many places, honoring those who have died is very important in the culture here.
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