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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
Flag: The Flag of American Samoa: April 27, 1960 Seal: The Seal of American Samoa: Motto: Samoan: "Samoa — Muamua Le Atua"; English: "Samoa — let God be first" [1] [2] Nickname: Motu o Fiafiaga (a Samoan phrase; in English, it is "Islands of Paradise") [3] Football Islands [4] Song: Amerika Samoa [2] 1950 Bird: No official bird; see List of ...
2.1 American Samoa. 2.2 The Cook Islands. 2.3 Easter Island. 2.4 French Polynesia. ... Flag of Western Samoa and later Samoa (24 February 1949–Present) Other flags
Flag of The Western Samoa Trust Territory: A Defaced Blue Ensign with The Badge of Samoa. 1948-1949: Flag of The Western Samoa Trust Territory: A red field with the blue rectangle on the upper hoist-side quadrant bearing the Southern Cross of four white larger five-pointed stars. [10] 1949-1962: Flag of The Western Samoa Trust Territory
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]
The flag is also a symbol of exploration. It was planted on the moon during the first landing by Apollo 11 astronauts in 1969. The flag even has its own day -- each year Americans celebrate flag ...
The flag is officially defined by the Official Flag and National Anthem of Samoa Act 1994. [5] When it is being raised or lowered in public, people and vehicles must stop and remain stationary until the performance is complete. [6] Those who deface the flag or who wilfully insult it can be imprisoned for up to six months. [7]
Asexual Pride Flag. According to Grand Rapids Pride Center, the asexual pride flag was created in 2010.Each stripe has a specific meaning on the flag. The black stripe represents asexuality, the ...