The United States acquired Hawai`i through force.Queen Lili'uokalani, Hawai`i's last Queen, was deposed on Jan. 17, 1893, by a group of American businessmen supported by the United States Navy and Marine Corps and diplomatic representatives.Sovereignty of Hawai`i was allegedly transferred to the U.S. on Aug. 12, 1898 during ceremonies at `Iolani Palace in Honolulu, on the island of O`ahu.Hawai`i allegedly became a U.S. territory in 1900.On Nov. 23, 1993, The United States apologized for illegally overthrowing the Kingdom of Hawai`i, and recognized the inherent sovereignty and right of self-determination of native islanders.Needless to say, a lot of shady events took place between Jan. 17,1893 and Aug. 21, 1959.Hawaiian sovereignty is a hot issue in the islands to this day and likely will be for as long as the United States flag flies over Hawai`i.Hawaiians Were Told They Were Adopted - But Found Out They'd Been Kidnapped
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  • ALOHA Kakou, e Ke Aupuni Moi O Hawaii, All actions since United States thru an "Act of War" invaded the Hawaiian Kingdom on January 16, 1893 is Illegal. All actions taken on the National Lands of the Hawaiian Kingdom taken by the United States is Illegal. All selling and collecting of Taxes on the National Lands of the Hawaiian Kingdom is Illegal. The Sovereignty of the National Lands of the Hawaiian Kingdom are Inherent in the Kanaka Maoli Hawaii people. Not the United States or the State of Hawaii. Imua Ke Aupuni Moi O Hawaii, o Pomai
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