Description
Guam is an unincorporated United States territory comprising the largest of the Mariana Islands. Guam’s flag was approved on July 4, 1917. In 1948, a narrow red border was added to the original design. The blue background is symbolic of the Pacific Ocean. The seal which encloses the picturesque landscape is in the shape of an ancient Chamorros sling-shot used for hunting and warfare. It symbolizes protection and endurance. The lone palm tree in the center of the flag is an image of the single tree that survived the great typhoon of 1918. It symbolizes perseverance.
