Washington, July 15 -- Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata issued the following press release:
Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata released the following statement in celebration of Manu'a Flag Day 2026, sometimes called Manu'a Cession Day, which celebrates the historic decision in 1904 to officially join the United States.
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Manua Flag Day flag raising
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Manua Flag Day Pledge of Allegiance
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Flags being raised in Manu'a
"It will be a delight to be in Manu'a celebrating with our people and Governor Pulaali'i Nikolao Pula. Wherever American Samoans are on July 16th, we all think of our people in beautiful Manu'a, celebrating this important anniversary. In 1904, the chiefs of Manu'a made their major decision for futu...