Until the Second World War, the US operated a naval base and coaling station in Pago Pago (the capital city). The islands were a significant US Marines staging area during the war. In 1960, American Samoa not only ratified its territorial constitution

Until the Second World War, the US operated a naval base and coaling station in Pago Pago (the capital city). The islands were a significant US Marines staging area during the war. In 1960, American Samoa not only ratified its territorial constitution but has since developed a contemporary and self-governing political system.

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