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Guam

Ceded by Spain in 1898, with Puerto Rico. Unincorporated territory; its people are US citizens.

Capital Hagåtña. Treaty of Paris signed, December 10, 1898.

Militia. Guam Militia predates the Guard. Congress authorized the Guam National Guard in 1980; headquarters 1981.

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