Flag Day is observed in American Samoa every April 17, commemorating the adoption of the territory's flag in 1960. This public holiday marks the anniversary of the raising of the American flag over Samoa in 1900, following the division of the Samoan Islands between Germany and the United States. The flag of American Samoa features a red-edged white triangle with a bald eagle, a fly whisk, and a war club, symbolizing the United States and traditional Samoan leadership. The colors red, white, and blue are significant to both Samoa and the United States. The day celebrates the local heritage and the evolution of Samoan governance, reflecting the growing involvement of Samoans in their local government.