Released

Samuel Wilder King: Fighting for Statehood

Name: Samuel Wilder King: Fighting for Statehood
Director: Carolina Gratianne
Genre: War, Documentary
Released: 2018-12-01T00:00:00.000000Z
Duration: 10 min
Cast: Louise Keali'iloma King Lanzilotti, Trevor Getz

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

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Overview

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.

#hawaii #world war ii #world war i #u.s. navy #governor #veteran #u.s. naval academy #japanese internment #hawaii statehood