United States captures Guam
- When
- 1898
- Where
- Apra Harbor; Guam
- Episodes
- 2
During the Spanish-American War, the United States captured Guam on June 21, 1898. The protected cruiser USS Charleston, commanded by Captain Henry Glass, entered Guam's Apra Harbor on June 20, 1898, accompanied by three transports carrying troops to the Philippines. Spain later ceded Guam to the United States under the Treaty of Paris signed on December 10, 1898.
Episodes
- USS Charleston Arrival
The USS Charleston entered Apra Harbor on June 20, 1898, commanded by Captain Henry Glass, accompanied by three transports.
- Capture of Guam
The United States captured Guam on June 21, 1898, during the Spanish-American War.
Background and detail
Capture. On June 20, 1898, the protected cruiser USS Charleston, commanded by Captain Henry Glass, entered Guam's Apra Harbor, accompanied by three transports carrying troops to the Philippines. The United States captured Guam on June 21, 1898, during the Spanish-American War.
Aftermath. Following Spain's defeat, the United States occupied Guam as part of the Treaty of Paris. Guam was transferred to United States Navy control on December 23, 1898, by Executive Order 108-A from President William McKinley. Naval Station Guam was founded on August 7, 1899.
People involved
- Henry Glass · Captain of USS Charleston
- William McKinley · President of the United States
Sources
- Guam Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-23
- Spanish–American War Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-10
- Capture of Guam Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-04
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