evidence: According to Su’a, Swains island first became a Territory of the United State in August 1856 under the Guano Act and went on to be very prosperous in the copra trade. Then at the request of the U.S Navy and the U.S State Department, along with the support of President Calvin Coolidge, Swains island was made a part of American Samoa by an Act of Congress in May 1925. [...] "It seems Swains has become a Territory of American Samoa, and no longer of the United States. Yet, the U.S. Stated Department of Foreign Affairs Manual (FAM) still recognizes Swains island as a territory of the United States. [...] Su’a said Swains island needs a landing craft to safely transport equipment and material to Swains island because of the lack of wharf or dock, internet communication; water purification system; sustainable renewable power; airport and a safe wharf.