House of Representatives Appropriations Committee Visit to the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands,
Thomas, Elbert (1951-10-12). House of Representatives Appropriations Committee Visit to the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, (Report). Office of the High Commissioner.
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Abstract: the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, sometimes called Micronesia, is divided into three main groups: the Marshalls, the Carolines and the Marianas excepting Guam. these small islands dot a sea area larger than the continental united states. they were formerly a Japanese mandate under the league of nations. during World War ii, American forces, after great loss of life* captured them from the Japanese. after the formation of the united nations, a strategic trusteeship under united states administration was approved by the united nations and the congress of the united states, under the provisions of the trusteeship agreement, the united states i s responsible for the economic, educational add political advancement of 55000 Micronesians. the disparities i n thought and customs, represented by eleven or more different languages and dialects, are gradually being over- come ls the people learn English. unity i n language bill assist in developing other unities. the American administrators are endeavoring to help the people raise their standard of living, assume the responsibilities of government and become more economically self-sufficient. leader... ship and patient guidance will help the Micronesians integrate the still-useful features of their native cultures with those aspects of western civilization which will contribute to happier, fuller lives. the united states is more than it s "brother's keeper", the task of the united states transcends the welfare of the people of these islands. a s administering authority for this strategic trust territory, the united states has assumed as its paramount objective the maintenance of peace i n the pacific. the acceptance of the trusteeship by the united states i s more than an indication of faith i n the united nations, it is a vital contribution to the peace of the World.
