Tutuila Flag Day
Title
Tutuila Flag Day
Subject
April 17, 1900 is the day that American Samoans celebrate their Deed of Cession with the United States of America.
Description
The Tutuila Deed of Cession formalized America's annexation of Eastern Samoa during international British and German conferences of 1899-1900.
Creator
Traditional High Chiefs of Tutuila and Aunu'u Island, Eastern Samoa.
Source
American Samoa Government
Publisher
Dept. of Adm. Services
Office of Archives and Records Management
American Samoa Government
Office of Archives and Records Management
American Samoa Government
Date
April 2-17, 1900.
Contributor
American Samoa Government
Rights
American Samoa Government
Format
Digital copy.
Language
English, Samoan
Type
Historical Documents.
Identifier
The Tutuila Deed of Cession or American Samoa Deed of Cession
Collection Items
Cover of the Tutuila Deed of Cession. 1 pg.
Deed of Cession in English 4 pgs.
Deed of Cession in Samoan 4 pgs.
Certificate of Interpretation. 1 pg.
Signed durng the first ceremonial raising of the American Flag at Sogelau Hill, Fagatogo, Tutuila Island on April 17, 1900.