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The Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands: A Unique System of International Relations
TLDR After World War II, the United Nations established the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, which was administered by the United States and resulted in the formation of three independent countries, one U.S. territory, and a unique system of international relations. The United States provides economic aid and defense for these countries, and citizens of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands can visit, work, and live in the United States without a visa.
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The United Nations placed a group of Pacific Islands under the administration of the United States after World War II, resulting in the dissolution of the trustee ship and the formation of three independent countries, one U.S. territory, and a unique system of international relations known as the trust territory of the Pacific Islands.
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After World War II, the United Nations established the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, which was administered by the United States and treated as if it were a U.S. territory, with a small population and various districts.
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The Northern Mariana Islands, located just north of Guam, became a U.S. territory in 1986 after multiple referendums and a vote to merge with Guam was rejected.
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The Northern Mariana Islands and the Federated States of Micronesia became independent countries and signed Compacts of Free Association with the United States.
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The Republic of Palau became independent in 1981 and signed a Compact of Free Association with the United States, but was the last of the Micronesian countries to join the United Nations in 1994.
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Citizens of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands can visit, work, and live in the United States without a visa, while American citizens can visit the islands without a visa as well, and all three countries use the U.S. postal system.
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The United States provides economic aid and defense for all three countries in the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, and citizens of these countries can serve in the U.S. military without becoming naturalized citizens.
