Samoa Territory 3'x 5' Flag

This American Samoa Territory 3'x 5' flag is made from heavy duty polyester, and features reinforced grommets for easy flying.

HISTORY:
Samoa had no flags before Europeans arrived in the early 18th century, and the history of Samoan national flags in the 19th century is complex and not fully documented. In 1899 Great Britain, Germany, and the United States agreed to partition Samoa. The U.S. flag was officially hoisted over American Samoa on April 27, 1900, and remained the sole official flag for the next 60 years. The idea of a local flag was first discussed in the 1950s. Local leaders and the U.S. Army Institute of Heraldry created the current flag based on ideas submitted by the Samoan populace. It became official on April 27, 1960, the day the first constitution of American Samoa went into effect and the 60th anniversary of the first hoisting of the U.S. flag in Samoa.