The State of Kosrae is among the four states making up the Federated States of Micronesia, a young independent nation. Prior to this newly established relationship (Compact of Free Association) between the U.S. and this nation, the FSM, was once a U.N. Trust Territory under the U.S. Administration. During this era, Kosrae was included as one of the island under Pohnpei District. Not until 1977, Kosrae Island has become a district joining the other three such as Pohnpei, Chuuk, and Yap. Later on when the new agreement was established, Kosrae has joined the other three districts, each now called an island State forming a new independent nation called the Federated States of Micronesia.