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American Samoa Flag

Flag Date of Adoption

24 Apr 1960

Flag Symbolism

The flag is blue, with a white triangle edged in red that is based on the outer side and extends to the hoist side; a brown and white American bald eagle flying toward the hoist side is carrying two traditional Samoan symbols of authority, a staff, and a war club. The eagle present on the flag represents the nation's relationship with the United States. The eagle holds traditional symbols of power among Samoan chiefs in its claws. The fue, or fly switch - the Samoan chief's attribute and symbol of wisdom - and a nifo oti (a Samoan dancing knife).

American Samoa National Anthem

Anthem History American Samoa is like other American territories (and states) in that the official anthem is the one of the parent country (the United States), but there is an official territorial anthem as well, entitled "Amerika Samoa".

The words are by Mariota Tiumalu Tuiasosopo

It has been in use since 1950

The music is by Napoleon Andrew Tuiteleleapaga
Anthem Lyrics

Amerika Samoa



Lo’u Atunu’u pele ‘oe

Oute tiu I lou igoa

O ‘oe o lo’u fa’amoemoe

O ‘oe ole Penina ole Pasefika

E mo’omia e motu e lima

E ua ta’uta’ua au aga I fanua

Ma ou tala mai anamua

Tutuila ma Manu’a

Ala mai ia tu I luga

Tautua ma punou I lou Malo

la manuia ia ulu ola

Amerika Samoa

Ole Malo ole sa’olotoga

Tautua ma punou I lou Malo

Ia manuia ia ulu ola

Amerika Samoa

Ole Malo ole sa’olotoga

Soifua ma ia manuia,

Teine Samoa

Tautua ma punou I lou Malo

Ia manuia ia ulu ola

Amerika Samoa

Ole Malo ole sa’olotoga

Soifua ma ia manuia,

Teine Samoa
Anthem Lyrics English

American Samoa



You are my beloved Country

I stand in your name

You are my hope

You are the Pearl of the Pacific

The five islands need it

Your actions are well known in the land

And your stories from ancient times

Tutuila and Manua

Wake up and stand up

Serve and bow to your Kingdom

Blessed are the living heads

American Samoa

The Government is free

Serve and bow to your Kingdom

Bless the living heads

American Samoa

The Government is free

Live and prosper,

Samoan girl

Serve and bow to your Kingdom

Bless the living heads

American Samoa

The Government is free

Live and prosper,

Samoan girl
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