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In this photo we see the Truk (Chuuk) Legislature in session in 1957. Most legislatures met only once or twice a year, and their power was limited.  Control of the money�and many other things�remained with the High Commissioner's office.  Even if they enjoyed little real power, Micronesians at least had some forum for expressing themselves publicly.
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(photo by Library of Congress of FSM)