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List of governors of American Samoa
Head of state and of government the U.S. territory of American Samoa / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This is a list of governors, etc. of the part of the Samoan Islands (now comprising American Samoa) under United States administration since 1900.
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Governor of American Samoa | |
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Residence | Government House, Pago Pago |
Appointer | General election |
Term length | 4 years, renewable once |
Precursor | Malietoa |
Formation | February 17, 1900 |
First holder | Benjamin Franklin Tilley as Commandant |
Website | Office of the Governor |
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From 1900 to 1978 governors were appointed by the Federal government of the United States. Since that time they have been elected for 4-year terms by the people of American Samoa.