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Samuel Wilder King: Fighting for Statehood

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Samuel Wilder King: Fighting for Statehood

To join the republic, Hawaii needed a King.

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0h 10m

2018

“To join the republic, Hawaii needed a King.”

Synopsis

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.

Director

Carolina Gratianne

DocumentaryWar

governorworld war ihawaiiworld war iiu.s. navyveteranu.s. naval academyjapanese internmenthawaii statehood

Cast & Crew

Louise Keali'iloma King Lanzilotti

as Louise Keali'iloma King Lanzilotti

Trevor Getz

as Trevor Getz

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