July 31, 1843

07/31/2021 @ All Day – LA HO’IHO’I EA—HAWAIIAN SOVEREIGNTY RESTORATION DAY In 1842, Great Britain claimed the Hawaiian Islands through cession by Kamehameha I.  However, Britain’s political interests, as with those of France and the U.S., were served best by none having a superior claim to the islands.  This allowed Kamehameha III to seek recognition by the powers of Hawaiian […]