HISTORIC TIMELINE
2000Establishment of Micronesia Congress
The U.S. government formed the Congress of Micronesia in 1965 for increased self-governance.
1979Independence Achieved
The United States recognized the independence of the Marshall Islands and its constitution.
1983Member of Pacific Community
Marshall Islands became a member of the Pacific Community (PC), promoting regional collaboration.
1991United Nations Membership
The Marshall Islands was admitted as a member state of the United Nations.
2023Aid Extension
Financial aid from the Compact of Free Association was extended for 20 more years.