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#TBT: August 17, 2023

Women washing clothes in a river next to trees destroyed by the bombardment of World War II at Hagåtña, Guam, on August 12, 1944.

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William-Jose Velez Gonzalez

William-José Vélez González is a native from Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, and a graduate from Florida International University in biomedical engineering, engineering management, and international relations. A designer with a strong interest in science, policy, and innovation, he previously served as the national executive vice president of the Puerto Rico Statehood Students Association. William-José lives in Washington, DC, where he works at the Children's National Research Institute and runs Opsin, a nonprofit design studio dedicated to making design more accessible. You can see him on Love is Blind as Lydia's brother. He is the founder and Editor in Chief of Pasquines.

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Flag of Puerto RicoCoat of arms of Puerto Rico
Capital
San Juan
Population
3.2 million
Land area
3,515 sq mi
President
Donald Trump
Resident Commissioner
Pablo José Hernández Rivera
Presidential vote
No
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Flag of GuamSeal of Guam
Capital
Hagåtña
Population
153,836
Land area
210 sq mi
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Donald Trump
Delegate to Congress
James Moylan
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No
Voting representation in Congress
No
Official website
www.guam.gov

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