The island of Guam is the farthest Western patch of the United States in the Western Pacific. Guam’s unique culture derived from its original native inhabitants, the Chamorros, who were on Guam as early as 2,000 B.C. The proud Chamorro culture has survived and flourished to the present day and has been influenced and enriched over the centuries by the countless Pacific Islanders, Asians, Europeans, Mexicans and North American peoples who have visited, occupied, and immigrated to Guam, and who have contributed to make Guam the truly cosmopolitan community it is today.
Guam’s original inhabitants are believed to be Indo-Malayan descendants from Southeast Asia, dating back to 2,000 BC. The cultural and linguistic practices of these groups are similar to people in the Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia. The early society established by the Chamorro thrived because of advanced skills in hunting, horticulture and fishing. They were skilled craftsmen who specialized in pottery and weaving and were excellent seamen. The Chamorro were also praised for their Latte stone structures, which served as pillars for their elevated homes. Today, Latte Park displays this thousand year old structures, which are considered archeological treasures.
Today Guam is an unincorporated, organized territory of the United States. The people of Guam have been U.S. citizens since 1950. They have been represented in the U.S. Congress since 1973 by a nonvoting delegate, but they do not participate in presidential elections.
The Guam Flag was acknowledged by the Guam Congress on February 9, 1948. The Guam banner was composed in 1917 by Mrs. Helen L. Paul. Mrs. Paul was the wife of a US Naval Officer, The national banner of Guam was received in 1948. The Guam banner is comprised of a field of blue with a red fringe.
In the middle of the blue field is the country's coat of arms which is oval in shape. The coat of arms features a canoe sailing in Agana Bay near Hagatna; a coconut palm silhouetted against Two Lover's Point in Tumon Bay; and the name of the country, GUAM in red letters.
The oval state of the ensign alludes to the antiquated Chamorro sling stones that were used on the island. In 1930, the oval outline was made the Great Seal of the Territory of Guam. The hues and the outline of the Guam Flag have been obtained from the United States banner. The Flag Company Inc had practical experience in banner plans offered an uncommon version of decals and banners to retain for future generations.
Guam’s original inhabitants are believed to be Indo-Malayan descendants from Southeast Asia, dating back to 2,000 BC. The cultural and linguistic practices of these groups are similar to people in the Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia. The early society established by the Chamorro thrived because of advanced skills in hunting, horticulture and fishing. They were skilled craftsmen who specialized in pottery and weaving and were excellent seamen. The Chamorro were also praised for their Latte stone structures, which served as pillars for their elevated homes. Today, Latte Park displays this thousand year old structures, which are considered archeological treasures.
Today Guam is an unincorporated, organized territory of the United States. The people of Guam have been U.S. citizens since 1950. They have been represented in the U.S. Congress since 1973 by a nonvoting delegate, but they do not participate in presidential elections.
The Guam Flag was acknowledged by the Guam Congress on February 9, 1948. The Guam banner was composed in 1917 by Mrs. Helen L. Paul. Mrs. Paul was the wife of a US Naval Officer, The national banner of Guam was received in 1948. The Guam banner is comprised of a field of blue with a red fringe.
In the middle of the blue field is the country's coat of arms which is oval in shape. The coat of arms features a canoe sailing in Agana Bay near Hagatna; a coconut palm silhouetted against Two Lover's Point in Tumon Bay; and the name of the country, GUAM in red letters.
The oval state of the ensign alludes to the antiquated Chamorro sling stones that were used on the island. In 1930, the oval outline was made the Great Seal of the Territory of Guam. The hues and the outline of the Guam Flag have been obtained from the United States banner. The Flag Company Inc had practical experience in banner plans offered an uncommon version of decals and banners to retain for future generations.
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