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An Honorable Accord - The Covenant Between the Northern Mariana Islands and the United States

English · Hardback

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In 1975, after three centuries of colonial rule, the people of the Northern Marianas exercised their right of self-determination to become U.S. citizens in a self-governing commonwealth under U.S. sovereignty. An Honorable Accord is the remarkable account of their tenacious efforts to shape a political future separate from other Micronesian peoples, of the negotiations that produced the Covenant defining the commonwealth relationship, and its eventual approval by the Northern Marianas people and the U.S. Congress.

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In 1975, after three centuries of colonial rule, the people of the Northern Marianas exercised their right of self-determination to become US citizens in a self-governing commonwealth under U.S. sovereignty. This title is an account of their tenacious efforts to shape a political future.

Product details

Authors Deanne C Siemer, Deanne C. Siemer, Howard P Willens, Howard P. Willens
Publisher University of hawaii press
 
Languages English
Product format Hardback
Released 31.10.2001
 
EAN 9780824823900
ISBN 978-0-8248-2390-0
No. of pages 490
Weight 816 g
Series Pacific Islands Monograph
Pacific Islands Monograph Series
Pacific Islands Monograph Series
Pacific Islands Monograph
Subject Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education

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