1977 Marshallese status referendum

30 July 1977 Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands Be it resolved that the Marshall Islands should pursue their future political status separate and apart from the other districts of the Trust Territory. 4,763 2,871 11,000 A referendum on holding separate negotiations on their future status was held in the Marshall Islands part of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands on 30 July 1977.Marshalls Referendum Unofficial Results Highlights, 1 August 1977, p5Marshall Islands, ? August 1977: Separate negotiations on the future status Direct Democracy de The proposal was approved by 62% of voters.The Official Results of the Marshalls July 30 Referendum Highlights, 15 August 1977, p8 Results Voters were asked the question "Be it resolved that the Marshall Islands should pursue their future political status separate and apart from the other districts of the Trust Territory. Yes or no." ChoiceVotes%For4,76362.39Against2,87137.81Invalid/blank votes –Total7,634100Source: Highlights References Category:1977 referendums Category:1977 in the Marshall Islands 1977