-special subcommittee of the US House of Representatives visited the island to conduct hearings on the proposed Organic Act for Guam
-about 100 people testified in favor of the proposed bill and testimony centered on settlement of land claims
-Feb. 13, 1950, a bill containing the recommendations of the subcommittee was introduced and quickly approved by both houses of the US Congress with no opposition
-Aug. 1, 1950, Pres. Truman signed into law the bill, Organic Act of Guam and effective date was retroactive to July 21, 1950, to coincide with the liberation of Guam
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