History of the U.S. and Guyana

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U.S. Recognition of Guyana Independence, 1966.

The United States recognized Guyana independence on May 26, 1966, with the establishment of the American Embassy at Georgetown. Guyana had been under British rule.

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Establishment of Diplomatic Relations and the American Embassy in Guyana 1966.

Diplomatic Relations and the American Embassy in Georgetown were established on May 26, 1966, with Delmar R. Carlson as Chargé d’Affaires ad interim.

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