Samuel Wilder King: Fighting for Statehood

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Samuel Wilder King: Fighting for Statehood

To join the republic, Hawaii needed a King.

Samuel Wilder King, a descendant of Scottish sailors and Hawaiian royalty, served as a distinguished Naval officer in both World Wars before becoming Governor of the Hawaii Territory. This short film delves into King’s fearless leadership—from navigating the high seas during WWI to fighting against the internment of Japanese Americans in Hawaii during WWII—ultimately championing Hawaii's path to statehood as the 50th star on the American flag.

Release Date

2018-12-01

Year

2018

Duration

10m

Status

Released

Score

0.00

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