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| Meanwhile, in the newly formed FSM, people chose their own state governors. John Mangefel, in Yapese dress at the right of the podium, was inaugurated the first governor of Yap in early 1979. Sam Falanruw, to the left of the podium, was the master of ceremonies at the event. |
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(photo from TT Archives, Univ. of Hawaii Library)