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Executive Order Transfer to Navy

When
December 23, 1898
Where
Hagåtña, Guam
Part of
U.S. Naval government of Guam begins under Admiral Richard P. Leary

President William McKinley placed Guam under the administration of the United States Department of the Navy in December 1898 for military protection and government.

On December 23, 1898, Guam was placed under the administration of the United States Department of the Navy by President William McKinley. This action was taken for military protection and government purposes, preceding the formal installation of the Naval Governor in 1899.

Sources

  1. Naval Government of Guam Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-04
  2. Guam Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-23

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