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  American Samoa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The flag is blue with a white triangle, edged in red, based on the fly.
The triangle extends to the hoist and bears the American eagle in proper colors and facing towards the hoist.
The colors of the flag are both Samoan and American, and the American eagle, holding traditional Samoan emblems, represents the protection and friendship of the United States.
www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/as.html   (158 words)

  
 Flag of American Samoa - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The national flag of American Samoa was adopted on April 24, 1960.
The eagle present on the flag represents the nation's relationship with the United States.
Flags of the insular areas of the United States
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Flag_of_American_Samoa   (105 words)

  
 American Samoa Flag, Flag of American Samoa, American Samoa National Flag, National Flag of American Samoa
American Samoa is a part of the territory of the United States of America.
It is a blue flag with a white triangle in the middle.
The American Samoa flag was adopted on April 24th 1960.
www.mapsofworld.com /flags/american-samoa-flag.html   (285 words)

  
 ManuaTele - Opinion re Flag
Samoa law makers agree with something the Manu'a Rep came up with, these is another way they can put money in their pocket, instead of building up the Manu'a islands to become a tourist attraction for people to visit.
Samoa national anthem and the US national anthem, I was born and raise in Manu'a, also graduate from MHS in 1979.
My idea for a flag for the Manu'a Tele would be just like the flag of American Samoa, but also added a royal coat of arms or a royal crown that represents the land of the Tuimanu'a.
www.manuatele.net /whatif.html   (2079 words)

  
 American Samoa Flags
Flags through sizes 6'x10' feature strong, durable solid brass grommets.
All flags are finished with heavy-duty, no-shrink white header material for strength.
These nylon flags, suitable for indoor or parade use, are the same as our nylon flags above, but with a polesleeve.
www.usflagmfg.com /index.php?page_id=flags_states_americansamoa   (180 words)

  
 Samoa
In this prescription the hoist of the flag from top to bottom is regarded as 144 vertical units and its breadth from side to side as 288 horizontal units.
The top point of the upper star and bottom point of the lower star are distant 3 vertical units from the upper and lower edges of the blue quarter respectively.
The star nearest the fly has its top point distant 18 vertical units from the upper edge of the flag and its nearest point distant 42 horizontal units from the fly edge of the blue quarter.
www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/ws.html   (350 words)

  
 American Samoa - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.unc.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
American Samoa is part of the Samoan Islands chain, located west of the Cook Islands, north of Tonga, and some 300 miles (500 km) south of Tokelau.
American Samoa is an unincorporated and unorganized territory of the United States, administered by the Office of Insular Affairs, U.S. Department of the Interior.
American Samoa is the location of Rose Atoll, the southernmost point in the territory of the United States; see extreme points of the United States.
en.wikipedia.org.cob-web.org:8888 /wiki/American_Samoa   (2112 words)

  
 American Samoa flag, American Samoa flags, AS, flags, flag
The flag of the United States was first flown in 1900, after Britain, Germany, and the U.S. agreed to partition ownership of the islands in 1899.
In 1960, the flag of American Samoa was officially flown on the anniversary of the hoisting the U.S. flag.
The idea for a state flag arose because the Arizona rifle team realized it was the only team at national matches without a flag.
www.flag-works.com /American_Samoa_Flag.htm   (493 words)

  
 American Samoa - Territory of American Samoa - Country Profile
American Samoa is a small archipelago in the South Pacific Ocean and is comprised of five volcanic islands (Tutuila, Ta'u, Ofu, Olosega, Aunu'u, Nu'utele) and two coral atolls (Swain's and Rose Islands).
OIA is coordinating federal policy in the territories of American Samoa and other American territories.
DOC is responsible for the management of economic development and environmental protection for the Territory of American Samoa.
www.nationsonline.org /oneworld/american_samoa.htm   (853 words)

  
 Government and General Usage Flag of American Samoa
This illustration of the American Samoa Flag is available for immediate download as a single flag or as part of a complete set of international flags.
Single Flag Download (Windows Version) - Includes 4 versions of the Government and General Usage Flag of American Samoa: both EPS vector format and WMF vector format versions, in both official proportions and a standard sized 3:5 ratio version.
Two sizes for each country flag are available: one in the official proportions as specified by the particular country and one in a standardized 3:5 ratio.
www.flagart.com /flags/american-samoa-g.htm   (474 words)

  
 American Samoa Flag Day Celebration | Turtle & Shark Lodge   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
On April 17, 1900 American Samoa became a U.S. Territory with the raising of the American Flag by Captain B.F. Tilley of the Navy at this location.
Since the raising of the flag the site has been abandoned and the front of the hill was cut away and used to fill in the part of the reef in Pago Pago Harbor to create land to expand the Naval Station.
In 1997 the American Samoa Historic Preservation Office discovered the remains of this important site; six "iron caps," taken from the 1900 warf construction, used to anchor the original flag pole.
turtleandshark.com /american_samoa_flag_day_celebration   (266 words)

  
 About American Samoa - Travel, Maps, Flag and Information
American Samoa (Samoan: Amerika Samoa) is an unorganized, unincorporated territory of the United States located in the South Pacific Ocean southeast of the sovereign state of Samoa.
American Samoa is part of the Samoan Islands chain, located west of the Cook Islands, north of Tonga, and some 500 km south of Tokelau.
To the west are the islands of the Wallis and Futuna group.
www.canadiancontent.net /profiles/American-Samoa.html   (106 words)

  
 International Flags of the World
Every flag is recreated in great detail according to official data and color specifications (where available).
The same attention to detail is given to each and every flag, regardless of size, population, or popularity of the country.
Accuracy both in the flag designs and their color specifications are trademarks of Cliptures World Flags.
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 American Samoa Flag
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The flag is blue with a white triangle, edged in red.
The triangle extends to the hoist and bears the American eagle in proper colors.
www.national-flags.com /flags/American_Samoa_Flag.html   (114 words)

  
 Samoa - Tattoos (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.unc.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The presence of "britches" upon Samoan males, was commented upon in many ships logs of the early explorers, and were sketched by many of the artists that were taken along on these voyages of discovery.
When they arrived in Samoa the first few villages they arrived at were not interested in their skill, but eventually a chief recognised their artistic abilities and they taught the villages their trade and showed them how to make the tools they needed.
Some of the first European visitors to Samoa commented upon the tattoos being of religious significance but this seems to have been disputed by anthropologists (both professional and amateur) who arrived later.
www.samoa.co.uk.cob-web.org:8888 /tattoos.html   (1320 words)

  
 Map Of American Samoa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
If you would like to use this map of American Samoa or any other on your website you are welcome to do so, all we ask is that you include a link back to our site on the same page.
If you would like to use this flag of American Samoa or any other on your website you are welcome to do so, all we ask is that you include a link back to our site on the same page.
If you would like to use this information for American Samoa or any other on your website you are welcome to do so, all we ask is that you include a link back to our site on the same page.
www.appliedlanguage.com /maps_of_the_world/map_of_american_samoa.shtml   (227 words)

  
 American Samoa Flag
This American Samoa flag is authentically reproduced with special attention to detail and durability.
Each flag is available for outdoor use, made with a heavy polyester heading and two brass grommets, or for indoor use with lined pole hem, velcro tabs and fringe.
There are 4 flag sizes available which are 2' x 3', 3' X 5', 4' X 6' and 5' X 8'
www.njflags.com /amsofl.html   (158 words)

  
 American Samoa
American Samoa is a group of five volcanic islands and two coral atolls located some 2,600 miles south of Hawaii in the South Pacific.
Settled as early as 1000 B. C., Samoa was "discovered" by European explorers in the 18th century.
Attempts by the government to develop a larger and broader economy are restrained by Samoa's remote location, its limited transportation, and its devastating hurricanes.
usa.usembassy.de /americansamoa.htm   (530 words)

  
 American Samoa - Flag - Introduction - Background
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
Settled as early as 1000 B.C., Samoa was "discovered" by European explorers in the 18th century.
International rivalries in the latter half of the 19th century were settled by an 1899 treaty in which Germany and the US divided the Samoan archipelago.
www.exxun.com /AmericanSamoa/a_fg.html   (317 words)

  
 American Samoa Flags
These flags are the made to the highest standards in the USA.
We stock the Samoa flag in 4x6 inch, 12x18 inch, 2ft x 3ft, 3ft x 5ft and 4ft x 6ft sizes in nylon and 3ft x 5ft in Superknit polyester.
American Samoa state stick flag 4 inch x 6 inch, mounted on a 10 inch plastic...
www.united-states-flag.com /state-territories-samoa.html   (479 words)

  
 American Samoa flag 4 x 6 inch
American Samoa state stick flag 4 inch x 6 inch, mounted on a 10 inch plastic stick.
Flag is made from polyester and printed in bright colors to make an attractive flag.
Samoa flag 3 x 5 feet nylon Flag
www.united-states-flag.com /sas46hf.html   (282 words)

  
 Flag Day - American Samoa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
April 17 each year marks the anniversary of American Samoa becoming a U.S. Territory and heralds the biggest event on the South Pacific Island's calendar.
It was on this date in 1900 that Captain B. Tilley of the U.S. Navy raised the American Flag on Samoan soil and American Samoa as a U.S. Territory was born.
The sixty thousand odd population of American Samoa commemorate Flag Day with traditional dancing and singing, colourful parades and Fautasi - longboat - racing, with the American Samoan flag flying from all public buildings.
www.2camels.com /flag-day-american-samoa.php   (129 words)

  
 American Samoa Government:  FLAG DAY PRESS RELEASE
Following the invocation, the Flag Day Proclamation will be read by HTC Mageo, and with the raising of the flags.
Both the U.S. and Amerika Samoa National Anthems will be played by the Petesa Uta Youth, while the U.S. Flag will be hoisted by Specialist Aoatoa Afuola and Private First Class Tagitiga Pa’ama and the Amerika Samoa Flag will be raised by Lieutenant Parauni Fa’aua’a and Lieutenant Mark Faoa.
All traditional Flag Day activities, such as singing and dances, will be held in July during the Manu’a Centennial Celebration, celebrating 100 years since it’s cession to the United States.
www.asg-gov.net /PR031404_FLAGDAY.htm   (354 words)

  
 American Flags Express | AMERICAN SAMOA Flags, AMERICAN SAMOA Decals, AMERICAN SAMOA Magnetic Flags, AMERICAN SAMOA ...
Single lapel pins depict one waving flag whole double lapel pins depict a waving flag along with a waving U.S. Flag.
Resists flag wrapping around its pole better than any other set because the pole rotates in a precision bearing bracket.
Unsurpassed in beauty and craftsmanship, these state and territory flags are manufactured to precise specifications.
www.flagsexpress.com /ter_flag/021855.htm   (393 words)

  
 American Samoa Soccer Flag   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Flag is made of durable material and surrounded by the golden fringe.
American Samoa Soccer - Football Bumper Sticker - Design 2
American Samoa Soccer T-Shirt - World Soccer 2006
www.pennantshop.com /american_samoa_soccer_car_flag.htm   (76 words)

  
 The American Flag Source - Anthem Flag & Gift   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Conveniently sized American Flag Sets are a superb addition to any home.
When flown at half-staff or half-mast, the United States flag should be hoisted first to the peak for an instant and then lowered to the half-staff or half...
And the people are clamoring for a royal response - a flag at half-staff, a statement, something to indicate that the family is with them in their time of...
www.anthemflag.com   (449 words)

  
 American Samoa Travel Information | Lonely Planet Destination Guide
The Ta'u island section of this national park (the other sections are on the islands of Tutuila and Ofu) occupies 2160 hectares (5335 acres) of land,...
Despite the palm-trees-wafting-in-the-trade-winds image, American Samoa is something of an oddity in the South Pacific.
Hastily Americanised in the 1960s, the islands have all the ugly results of commercial and cultural imperialism sticking out from behind the fronds.
www.lonelyplanet.com /worldguide/destinations/pacific/american-samoa   (123 words)

  
 U.S. Territory: American Samoa Indoor Flags and Kits
A flag made from beautiful, heavyweight all-nylon taffeta with a brilliant luster.
Nylon U.S. Territory: American Samoa Flag Fringed with Pole Hem
Nylon U.S. Territory: American Samoa Flag with Pole Hem
www.flagandbanner.com /fab/productpage.asp?id=SAS46PHF   (548 words)

  
 American Samoa Photos, Flag, Map and Travel Information
American Samoa Photos, Flag, Map and Travel Information
All photos are copyrighted and may not be used without permission from the photographer.
Flags, maps, and country data taken from the CIA World Factbook.
www.pbase.com /world/american_samoa   (50 words)

  
 AmericanFlags.com - American Flags, World Flags, Historic Flags and more | American Samoa Flag   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Ideal for indoor or outdoor display, these flags are made of Nyl-Glo 100% heavyweight nylon, a 200 denier bunting specially treated to minimize sun and chemical deterioration.
These flags are also finished with strong canvas headings and large grommets.
AmericanFlags.com is a preferred provider of American Flags to several military bases, veteran's organizations, schools, community organizations, corporations and local governments.
www.greatflag.com /store/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=89   (167 words)

  
 Australia and Oceania Flags. Buy Australia and Oceania flags for sale price of $9.95!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
For sale is the country flag of Micronesia, Federated States of, a polyester flag with grommets.
For sale is the territorial flag of Samoa (Western Samoa), a polyester flag with grommets.
For sale is the country flag of Solomon Islands, a polyester flag with grommets.
www.atozflag.com /s-16-australiaoceania-flags.aspx   (854 words)

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