Flag of American Samoa

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American Samoa

The flag of American Samoa was adopted on April 17, 1960. The flag consists of a white triangle pointing towards the hoist charged with a bald eagle clutching a war club and a fly-whisk. The upper and lower triangles are red and blue respectively.

Design

The design of the flag incorporates elements that reflect the relationship between American Samoa and the United States. The bald eagle, a symbol of the United States, holds traditional Samoan symbols: a war club, which represents the state's power, and a fly-whisk, which represents the wisdom of traditional Samoan leaders.

Symbolism

The colors and symbols of the flag carry significant meaning. The red, white, and blue colors are a nod to the flag of the United States. The bald eagle represents the protection provided by the United States, while the traditional Samoan symbols held by the eagle signify the cultural heritage and authority of the Samoan people.

History

Before the adoption of the current flag, American Samoa used the flag of the United States. The current flag was designed to represent both the territory's connection to the United States and its unique cultural identity. The flag was officially adopted on April 17, 1960, and has been in use since then.

Related Pages

• American Samoa
• Flags of the United States
• Bald eagle
• War club
• Fly-whisk

See Also

• List of flags of the United States
• Flag of Samoa