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UN Plebiscite in the Trust Territory of Western Samoa

9 May 1961

A UN plebiscite took place today in the UN Trust Territory of Western Samoa, as recommended by the General Assembly last December, for the purpose of ascertaining the wishes of the islanders about their political future. The UN is supervising the plebiscite which is being organized and conducted by New Zealand as administering authority of the Trust Territory.
Samoa's Prime Minister, Fiame Mataafa Foumuina Mulinu'u II, and his wife are seen here waiting to cast their votes.

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