| Seal of American Samoa | |
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| Armiger | American Samoa |
| Motto | Samoa Muamua Le Atua "Samoa, God Is First" |
TheSeal ofAmerican Samoa is based in traditional local design.
The fly switch (fue) represents wisdom and the staff (To'oto'o) represents authority. Both symbols are used by talking chiefs indicating their rank. TheTanoa (kava bowl) represents service to the chief. The tapa clothed background represents the artistry of the Samoan people. It also includes the date April 17, 1900, which was the date when Samoa became a U.S. territory.
OnFlag Day April 17, 1973, the official seal of American Samoa, with the motto,Sāmoa Muamua Le Atua (English: "Samoa, Let God Be First"), was dedicated.[1]
The seal was introduced to the U.S. House of Representatives on March 2, 1985, byDelegateFofó Iosefa Fiti Sunia. Fofo made the request in November 1981. The artwork was performed by the staff of the architect of the capitol.[2]
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