When musician Israel Kamakawiwo’ole passed in 1997, he was the first and only citizen to receive the honor of having the Hawaii state flag flown at half-staff. His coffin was allowed to “lay in state” in the capitol building. Since then, in 2003 a bronze bust of Brother Iz was erected on O’ahu.
The Kingdom of Hawaii declared itself neutral during…
The Kingdom of Hawaii declared itself neutral during the American Civil War. Despite that decree, many native Hawaiians enlisted anyway.
During the Makahiki festival in Hawaii, the chief would go off shore…
During the Makahiki festival in Hawaii, the chief would go off shore in a canoe. When he came back warriors threw spears at him and he had to deflect them to prove his worthiness to rule.
In 1898, the United States government annexed the Kingdom of Hawaii despite…
In 1898, the United States government annexed the Kingdom of Hawaii despite protestation from Queen Liliuokalani.
A Japanese pilot waged a one-man war against the inhabitants of a Hawaiian…
A Japanese pilot waged a one-man war against the inhabitants of a Hawaiian island he crash landed on during Pearl Harbour. He was assisted by three Japanese locals. This incident ultimately contributed to the decision to intern Japanese-Americans during the war.