American Samoa became the 3rd U.S. Territory on April 17, 1900! It’s named for the Samoan people with the exact meaning disputed, but you can also call it The Football Islands! Its capital is Pago Pago, and its largest city is Tafuna! American Samoa’s motto is “Sāmoa, Muamua Le Atua, which means “Samoa, Let God Be First.” This territory is famous for the National Park of American Samoa, Rainmaker Mountain, Cape Taputapu, Turtle and Shark, and the National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa!