American Samoa .as

Meaning of the Flag

The flag of American Samoa consists of a red-edged white triangle pointing towards the hoist charged with a bald eagle clutching a war club and fly-whisk, with dark blue upper and lower triangles. It was adopted in April 1960 to replace the "Stars and Stripes" as the official flag of the territory. The two blue parts represent the two districts on Tutuila Island: The Eastern District and the Western District. The fue and uatogi carried by the eagle represent the ability of Samoans to compromise but also that they can defend themselves when necessary. The red, white and blue represent the colors traditionally utilized by both the United States and Samoa.

Meaning of Flag Colors

Red, Blue, White

Flag History

1. 1900
   As a result of an agreement with the high chiefs of the island of Tutuila, the United States took control over easternmost Samoa on April 17, 1900, and raised their flag that same day.
2. 1960–present
   

   Current national flag, in use since 1960.

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