The eastern Samoan islands became territories of the United States and later became known as American Samoa. The U.S. formally occupied its portion, with the noted harbor of Pago Pago, the …

6 days ago · American Samoa, unincorporated territory of the United States consisting of the eastern part of the Samoan archipelago, located in the south-central Pacific Ocean. The capital, Pago Pago, …

Apr 16, 2025 · The division between Samoa and American Samoa is a reflection of the region’s colonial history, but it has not weakened the cultural bonds between the islands. Both regions remain …

Nov 30, 2025 · Discover the history of American Samoa, from ancient Polynesian settlers to its pivotal role during WWII and its journey to becoming a U.S. territory.

Human history in American Samoa dates back about 3,000 years, making the Samoan culture the oldest in Polynesia. Archaeological evidence dating to that time has been found at eastern Tutuila Island …

April 17 – The flag of the United States of America (U.S.A.) was raised for the first time on Samoan soil at Sogelau Hill in the village of Fagatogo. This important event marked the official handing over of …

Nestled in the heart of the South Pacific, American Samoa is a U.S. territory that often escapes global headlines. Yet, its history is a fascinating tapestry of indigenous traditions, colonial struggles, and …

American Samoa became a U.S. territory by deed of cession, starting in 1900. The matai (local chiefs) of Tutuila, the largest island in American Samoa, ceded the island to the United States in 1900. Manu'a …

While Europeans were sailing up and down the coastlines of continents, voyagers from Samoa began to settle islands in an ocean area of over 10 million square miles.

American Samoa is the southernmost territory of the United States, situated 2,200 miles (3,500 km) southwest of the U.S. state of Hawaii, and one of two U.S. territories south of the Equator, along with …