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The flag was officially adopted April 17, 1960, sixty years to the day the U.S. first raised the American flag over Samoa. The flag was raised for the first time on Flag Day, April 17, 1960. In the previous year, the flag's design had won the flag design competition at Samoana High School, designed by high
Every year, the territory’s annual flag day celebrations are held at the stadium. [ 1 ] 14°20′1″S 170°43′20″W / 14.33361°S 170.72222°W / -14.33361; -170
It is a popular location for large events such as the annual Flag Day celebrations, Fourth of July festivities, and fiafias organized for political purposes. [4] [5] In addition to its recreational and cultural significance, the park houses important institutions such as the Football Federation American Samoa. [citation needed]
The Pacific Island nation was followed by Chatham Islands in New Zealand at 5:15 a.m. ET and then most of New Zealand celebrated at 6 a.m., along with Tokelau, Samoa, Tonga, Kiribati’s Phoenix ...
Vailoatai has been a proud participant in the territory's annual celebration and commemoration of the April 17, 1900 raising of the American flag, performing the siva ma pese (song and dance) portion of the Flag Day event in 1988, 1998, 2004, 2010, 2012 and 2014.
Flag Day is a celebration that honors and commemorates the stars and stripes on the American Flag. While you might not have a day off from work or school, Flag Day is celebrated on June 14 to ...
The tapa clothed background represents the artistry of the Samoan people. It also includes the date April 17, 1900, which was the date when Samoa became a U.S. territory. On Flag Day April 17, 1973, the official seal of American Samoa, with the motto, Sāmoa Muamua Le Atua (English: "Samoa, Let God Be First"), was dedicated. [1]
"OMG the American Samoa flag bearer is legit bare-chested in Beijing in February hard respect right there," one fan wrote. "Whatever happens from here, American Samoa have won the opening ceremony ...