Guam is a territory of the United States according to federal law .
``  Territories have always been a part of the U.S . According to federal law , the term `` '' United States '' '' , when used in a geographical sense , means `` '' the continental United States , Alaska , Hawaii , Puerto Rico , Guam , and the United States Virgin Islands '' '' .7 FAM 1112 . ''
Territories of the United States