How Hawaii Became America's 50th State | Hawaii: The Stolen Paradise | Timeline

How did Hawaii go from an independent nation to a United State? Explore the controversial nature of Hawaii's statehood in this documentary, tracing the history of Hawaii's control at the hands of the U.S.
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[@Taizen001]

I'm 33 years old and I only just learned about this part of Hawaii's history last week. Not even the tiniest whiff of it in school or in the media. America's education system has failed us on so many levels

[@TEM14411]

That was the intention of the education system. To control narratives and indoctrinate society. Control. Control. Control.

[@niemand262]

No, you're just confused about the purpose of the education system. It is working as intended.

[@karlos_infamous]

no one wants to show their dirty laundry

[@Gryphind0r]

The rest of America is no different than the rest of the country. It's all stolen

[@mrtulipeater]

If you went to school in HI, you would have been taught it.

[@airam-sj2172]

"We are not homeless but houseless" That lady is very wise and inspiring. She really loves her homeland. I hope that by now she is living in a house.

[@AutitsicDysexlia]

Well, she was... but then it started with the green space lasers, and now? 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@a.healani9296]

❤👍🌿 Exactly. . . All of Hawaii's OPEN Environment from the Mountains to the Ocean is our Hale!

[@a.healani9296]

​. Yup, Maui Massacre- What is DEW? kzbin.info/www/bejne/ineol514qrWcgZIsi=a4utO3XIN99XJ3CE

[@808-PFH-Kanaka-Rights]

@@AutitsicDysexlia shame on you haole. we already know what happened, stop with the conspiracies already

[@808-PFH-Kanaka-Rights]

@@a.healani9296 yessah. from the mountain to the ocean from the windward to the leeward side, on the island, we do it island style.....

[@candiceknuth-winterfeldt2922]

My ex-husband and myself along with our son were stationed on Kaneohe Bay Marine Corps Base from 2003-2007. The islands and the people are undoubtedly the most beautiful I’ve ever encountered. Genuine, good-hearted, family oriented, proud and special people are the Hawaiians, Polynesians, and Samoans. I agree that it is wrong for us to be occupying a land and a people. Give back what is rightfully theirs and stop using them for financial and military position.

[@anitamendez116]

The U.S. cannot “Give Back” what is not theirs. Hawaiian Lands were and are occupied by the U.S. by force. There was NEVER a Treaty signed by ANY Hawaiians, therefore, there cannot be Annexation, therefore, Hawaii CANNOT be a State of the United States of America. It doesn’t take a Rocket Scientist to figure out the simple legality and the truth.

[@candiceknuth-winterfeldt2922]

@@anitamendez116 not sure if you read what I said. The last sentence says to give back what is rightfully theirs…meaning it was never theirs to begin with. The fact is, it was stolen and when something is stolen, it is right to give it back. Don’t try to come here and argue when I am not here as your enemy. The rocket scientist remark shows your contempt for what you think I am saying, but you’re incorrect.

[@swirledworld340]

​@candiceknuth-winterfeldt2922 go float in the ocean all land was taken from someone at somepoint if yiu knew about Hawaiis history you will even see it there. Facts are it woulda been japanese or English if it was japanese there wouldn't have been a Hawaiian left today.

[@808-PFH-Kanaka-Rights]

@@candiceknuth-winterfeldt2922 hawai'i belongs to the people of hawai'i, the kanaka maoli, we weere here before any of you. your claim is pointless.

[@808-PFH-Kanaka-Rights]

I think a few things from this convo were deleted wern't they :/

[@phillipsmith4501]

My deepest respect is for the indigenous people of Hawaii, love from outback Australia and the wirami people of new south Wales God bless and cheers .

[@McKeeNJackson]

Like the homie said they’re not indigenous they’re nationals

[@GuyWitaGun]

🙏🏽cheers bra

[@GuyWitaGun]

calling us the nationalists is kinda ironic dont you think

[@mangotheskypuppy7903]

As a youngster we visited Hawaii and I discovered one day walking to a local store, they were not fond of Americans. I wondered why Americans would want to live there. Visiting was fine but why live where you were not wanted? Later in my early 20's a couple moved there and she reported the same thing after 13 years of going to their local little store, the people there did not care for her and did not know her name. They moved soon after that back to the states. I learned how the US captured their beloved queen - not in school but through friends.

[@MysticMan184]

As a Hawaiian, I don't condone those actions and I'm really sorry that happened to you and you're friend. Not all of us see things that way.

[@Hittdogg17]

It’s not your fault.

[@dorthymcbride3384]

The streets in Hawaii are named after the men who locked up our Queen and stole our islands while killing our people! DILLINGHAM, DOLE, THURSTON on and on!!

[@mhdhaswad6958]

Terima kasih perkongsian video nya 👍👍👍

[@cheri238]

I have a great understanding of Hawaiian culture. With the deepest appreciation and respect for all those that participated in this documentary. Music and art are the glues that hold our world together. Rip 🙏 Israel Kamakakawiwo ole'. One of my favorite singers. History is most important for all of us to understand. I have tried and have been erased from my views and education on this. May this go through this time. Ua mau ke ea aina i ka pono. (The life of the land is preserved in righteousness. ) I love the Hawaiian Islands and have visited there and its people.

[@saikauwe3601]

"Ua mau ke ea o ka ʻāina i ka pono o Hawaiʻi." (The sovereignty of the land is perpetuated in righteousness.)

[@mamanope1678]

I remember a show about stolen treasures and them being returned that my mother watched. One episode was about Hawaii. The weird part? I later met and married my husband who was born on Oahu and his mom’s side was native Hawaiian. He and I had many conversations about the abuses of the Kingdom of Hawaii. I explain to our daughter about her heritage on his side at age appropriate levels too.

[@condorX2]

Japan Annexed Taiwan 1895-1945 Annexed Korea 1910-1945 Occupied Vietnam 1940-1945 As a Colonialist Empire the United States annexed the Kingdom of Hawaii by force, colonizing it and then imposing by military force the US sovereignty over an independent state. Later the US waged another war to join the colonial powers, this time against the now weak and decaying Spanish Empire. Taking Puerto Rico, Guam, Philippines. -Cristian A. Rodriguez 🤗

[@Frptlinyy]

@@condorX2 Remember the Maine

[@richwinds7179]

@@condorX2 so, the Spanish are innocent? WoW! the only reason no one says anything about the Spanish or Portugal is because they can't pay anything. It is all about money to these people who claim something that did not happen to them but to people 100's of years ago. You wronged my Great, Great, Great, Great Great Grandfather so I need $100,000 for payment and I am happy. They only thing that will happen is they will by a new car and then the are still crying when the money is gone. Follow the money...............

[@GuyWitaGun]

@@condorX2 thank you braddah man🙏🏽

[@PearlWilson-lj5ok]

​@@condorX2Puerto Rico is a possession of the U.S. They voted not to become a state under the U.S. is my understanding. Don't know about Guam. Please do the homework regarding how Queen Liliuokalani was held at bay, under arms to sign the rights over to the U.S. She did so to prevent bloodshed. She was a believer in Christ Jesus. Jesus said, "Vengence is MINE, I will recompense" (repay one day). Meanwhile, life goes on. Aloha!

[@Dana_inc]

Always remember people act nice to get what they want! Once they get what they want their true selves come out.

[@franktalley]

I truly wish them luck. I don't see the military ever leaving or the corporate leaders giving up their investments. Still if they can get their sovereignty back that would be good, I just wonder how it will support itself and its people without US aid.

[@TrrrollinCuzItsFun-Relax]

I think that is somewhat the issue- They don't get much of it now! The homeless population is Out of Control! Those who do work are but ONE Paycheck away from becoming Homeless, if not already.😂 EverybodyDon'tLiveInWaikiki👀

[@honeybee2587]

No the US won't give it up. Too much of a risk for our military and Hawaii. Other nations wouldn't hesitate to go to war for such a powerful military position. No we cannot afford to give it up.

[@joelbyrnes9710]

​@@honeybee2587also think about the time period when it was being eye balled by opposing powers. Japan, Russia, China, even Germany. Being occupied by the US was really the best case scenario. I doubt any other foreign power would treat them as kindly as the US did/does. I thunk some of their more militant minds hyper fixate on certain parts of history and ignore the potential. Even blatantly so.

[@jeremywilson2875]

Native Hawaiians are a small portion of Hawaii's population, 0.2% according to the Census or at most 21% if you count people with even a small percentage of NH blood. I believe they are only in the plurality on Molokai. It would be nice to see them get some sort of sovereign recognition, at least as much as Native Americans or Alaska Natives.

[@zenpro8164]

the only problem with becoming a sovereign country is other countries will again steal the islands as it is of geographical interest for many reasons, but the main reason for military and commercial transport use. I am deeply heart broken for the people being robbed of its customs, heritage, and enforced change of language.

[@barbaracrain2975]

True words!!!!!!!

[@kbprojekty]

That's why they should actually be somewhat happy. Because they are of value, they are now part of the greatest empire in the history of planet Earth. Left for themselves, surely they would not prosper as much as they do. They just need to fight back to restore their tradition, to recover the entirety of their culture. That culture should be part of a bigger project like USA without having to sacrifice.

[@GeeBee909]

So if someone came in your home and told you what you could and could not do in your own home you would be "somewhat happy" and just accept it eh? The "greatest empire" had NO BUSINESS coming over to a sovereign nation and forcing "THEIR WAYS" on them. None. Just look how "they" gained control, BY FORCE. You seem to have that smug sense of entitlement attitude that the world hates about Americans. They took a vote WITH THEIR OWN PEOPLE AND THE VOTE WAS THAT MOST PEOPLE DID NOT WANT TO BE ANNEXED. Underhanded people did it anyway. "F" "just need to restore tradition", Hawaii BELONGS TO THE HAWAIIAN PEOPLE. The "greatest empire" should have HELPED THEM (via trade and commerce) NOT stolen THEIR lands. If you can't see this then YOU are part of the problem.

[@robertcraig4704]

AWESOME UPLOAD

[@stephenbrickwood1602]

My great great grandfather was the Postmaster General of Hawaii. His son went on to discover the wealthiest tin mine in Australia.

[@pennymink5706]

Awesome

[@victoriawinhumphries7161]

Really cool!

[@Adventurousavacado.]

👍

[@tinastagg6258]

Renison Bell?

[@kbanghart]

So you're rich?

[@mariaramirez2889]

As a Puerto Rican we been struggling for independence from the United States for ma many years . Hawaii was forced to become a 50th state and was on its own before the U.S. arrived. Puerto Rico and Hawaii deserved to be an independent nation.

[@maxeddis1138]

That isn't beneficial to anyone involved, Hawaii US relationship is symbiotic, really think about what would happen is Hawaii cut all ties with the US.

[@end0r.a]

@@maxeddis1138symbolic? in what way? for Hawaiians that symbol is different to maybe Americans. for us, it's a constant reminder of their betrayal, the death of our queen and the overthrow of our home. a reminder that if American could choose to with no backlash, they would do it again. they would, with no regrets, murder our people and ban our culture that isn't used for tourists. at MOST it's just America showing their military power. that's the only possible symbolism I can think of.

[@matty2309]

Also native Americans had the iron Confederate group, which Cree, Blackfoot and a 3rd native tribe made there own coalition, also there are many more groups that but differences aside to fight french, English, I'm Acadian, my people are all but mostly gone, less then 500 of us world Wide we had an island off nova Scotia called Accadia but we were defeated and ran down to Louisiana, starting Cajun french, only handful families still live down south most in Southern Ontario now

[@matty2309]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/lX_LaJSJnM54iJI Video on history of my people

[@sandraleiva1633]

There are millions of Acadians in Louisiana who were given sanctuary by their Catholic brothers the Spanish.

[@Victoria_USA_]

My husband and I lived on Pearl Harbor. Hawaii is gorgeous but I couldn't get use to living on a rock no where to go I'm the even of a event as the Maui fire. Prayers for Maui.

[@JohnS-gf4sz]

too bad for the Native that the rest of you haoles didnt feel the same...

[@rubeniswanto6239]

This is the best channel for history. thank's for sharing!!

[@huwzebediahthomas9193]

It is always sad to say, the old saying, no people's can be an island anymore. Love from Wales. ✝️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@huwzebediahthomas9193]

@Syd McCreath I AM 9,000 years old, when we weren't an island, We wouldn't have done Brexit then!

[@philhawley1219]

No man is an island. Shakespeare. Greetings from a neighbour in Shropshire. Nos da.

[@henriknielsen9674]

In my town we have a viking ship museum, that creates functional replicas of viking ships , I would like to see a Hawaiian version of that

[@sabinecarter8208]

look up hokulea

[@SunnyIlha]

A substantial Museum of such type would be a brilliant idea to make real.

[@henriknielsen9674]

@@sabinecarter8208 I will, you look up "Roskilde viking ships".. That's my home town

[@henriknielsen9674]

@@sabinecarter8208 oh yeah that the kinda vessel I was thinking about, an ancient ocean cruiser 🌊👌

[@MonsterMacLLC]

Great idea!!!The Pequot Museum Connecticut USA has a poly resin replica of a long boat that I would really love to see a working replica of one day too.

[@sharon-anngerman9805]

I'm happy to see it wasn't just the British that invaded lands that didn't belong to them My mother was taken from her land, family and she was SUPPOSED to be educated. She died NOT even being able to spell her own name so the English take over of my country Australia did her no favours They split up families, tribes and customs. My mother left school and 11 to raise her two younger brothers... My mother died never seeing her own mother and other family members ever again. Saying sorry just doesn't cut it.

[@eastsidedouble736]

The US are the British as well just another branch

[@user-eh4ee2gk1o]

Side eyed by Aborigines

[@Hittdogg17]

@@eastsidedouble736actually US is worse. British atleast recognized the monarchy of Hawaii.

[@joelbyrnes9710]

​@@Hittdogg17right....because the British gave Kamehameha weapons as a favor to a friend. Right?

[@Hittdogg17]

@@joelbyrnes9710 well the proof is in the action. America took over Hawaii not Britain. They had plenty of opportunities. Do you even know about the Paulet Affair?

[@Pou1gie1]

@46:52 The narration says 768, but the document says 798. They should fix the error.

[@bryanjackson8917]

This story can be summed succinctly as follows: Part 1: For centuries, the individual islands in the Hawaiian island archipelago are each ruled by ambitious chiefs who seek to conquer the other islands in the chain, but are unable to do so due to their lack of sophisticated (i.e., Western) military technology. (Note: This is referred to as a state of endemic warfare, where all are constantly battling with each other). Part 2: In the closing decades of the 18th century, one Hawaiian chief -- Kamehameha -- comes into possession of not only Western style military hardware but two English castaways who know how to maintain it and strategically use it to its greatest effect. Part 3: Kamehameha then conquers all of the other islands in the Hawaiian archipelago save one -- that of Kaua'i -- through military conquest, telling other Hawaiians to either submit to his rule or die. Some chiefs die fighting and some commit suicide rather than submit to another tyrant. (Note: This is what is referred to by many as "the unification of the Hawaiian kingdom by the Great Kamehameha I"). Part 4: In an effort to modernize their country, the Hawaiian monarchy line established by Kamehameha lays the foundation for its own destruction. Part 5: In 1893, without even putting up so much as a fight, the Hawaiian kingdom is overthrown by insurrectionists who are operating without the actual backing of the US government (but using US military forces at their immediate disposal) and using the same basic technology that was used to establish the Hawaiian kingdom in the first place. Part 6: After five years of debate over whether or not to annex Hawaii, as a result of the Spanish American War and the need to annex Hawaii as a stepping stone to the Philippines, Hawaii is finally annexed by the US in the year 1898. Part 7: Starting in the 1970's, Hawaiian activists begin clamoring for sovereignty by totally ignoring and/or distorting their own historical past, making it out to be something it really wasn't (e.g., claiming that Kamehameha "unified Hawaii" but ignoring just exactly how he accomplished that feat, or claiming that the US overthrew the Hawaiian monarch when it really didn't, and only rogue elements within it were involved in that initial overthrow) and refusing to recognize the fact that Hawaii will never become and independent and sovereign nation just so they can continue in their feelings of righteous anger.

[@AustralianChristianFascists]

Yeah we know America is the empire of lies and doesn't follow through on its beliefs of freedom of men.

[@cheekymonkey2]

You are so right. The a U.S. has saved the Hawaiian people from a lot of problems they still aren't ready for in this sophisticated and evil designing world.

[@AustralianChristianFascists]

@@cheekymonkey2 The U.S. IS the evil in the world.

[@TEM14411]

Very interesting perspective. Makes sense. No one really owns anything. If we all loved one and other, what a world.

[@JohnS-gf4sz]

@@TEM14411 Easy for foreigners to say to the indigenous people all around the world who been screwed by colonialism and racism...

[@aaronjones942]

I think that this presentation, although important, left out some very important details to increase the validity of their claims. By the late 1800's, native Hawaians were no longer in the majority. In fact, there were more Japanese living on the island than any group. Also, the channel seems to ignore the fact that Queen Liliuokalani was trying to remove the established constituion of 1887 during the Bayonet Constitution which had no US participation. Moving back from a constitutional Monarchy to an effective full Monarchy. In fact, at that time, the monarchy, which represented a minority of the population would not allow Japanese and Chinese to vote (even those born in Hawaii). No side is exactly clean.

[@SunnyIlha]

There is something you miss entirely. At the time *of* the overthrow of the Sovereign Nation of Hawai'i , Hawai'i was not, never was, and never was going to be Japan, or, China. It was (and actually is still) The *Kingdom* of *Hawai'i*

[@kbanghart]

@@SunnyIlha exactly

[@RojaJaneman]

If Hawaiians wanted others to not b a part of d islands, then they had d full right to make it happen. Giving rights to Japanese/Chinese was on them.

[@Tribuneoftheplebs]

@@SunnyIlha Nope. If Haiwaii wasnt American then it would have been conquered and the Imperial Japanese would have massacred all the native peoples just like they did in Okinawa.

[@Alavea4Life]

@@Tribuneoftheplebs wrong, Hawaii had long time treaties with Japan and Most of Europe Already. Guess who was the only country to break treaty? That's right, America.

[@davidl.callahan]

I remember quite a few years ago I watched a movie about Hawaii when the Hawaiian princess was forced to turn these great islands over to the United States. Does anyone know this movie, because I have only seen it once, and that was it. Hawaii became a US state August 21, 1959. Maui attacked August 8, 2023. Pondering certain questions, and I strongly believe that , yes, a land grab, and something more sinister. Gold watch over and bless the Hawaiian people, especially in Maul. Bring the TRUTH TO THE LIGHT !

[@HiLife4Ewa]

The only movie I can think of is Princess Ka’iulani.

[@davidl.callahan]

Thank you! I think that was the movie's title. Will check out to make sure. Again, Thank You !

[@davidl.callahan]

​@@HiLife4EwaJust watched the trailer..the movie was released May 2010. That was the movie. Again, thank you!

[@stevengee3475]

@@HiLife4Ewa❤

[@stewartlee8858]

Clinton, what a man. I feel sorry for the people who can't afford to live where they were born. Where does an Islander go when that happens.

[@stewartlee8858]

If Uncle wants to be less American he could stop eating so much. Look at Taiwan, how many large people live in Taiwan.

[@halColombo]

Amen Stewart!

[@thomaswitch3357]

This really helps me. I’m a Wikipedia historian; as opposed to an actual historian

[@ritemolawbks8012]

Gandalf the White is not happy with Uncle Sam @ 12:43. He's so upset that he changed his name to "Uncle Sam Kuailani."

[@SunnyIlha]

On the lighter side of humor, Gandalf would've been quite teed off about those 13 crooks and would have set things straight right away ....... Had been around then......

[@ritemolawbks8012]

@@SunnyIlha Are you talking about the American business men who overthrew the Queen of Hawaii?

[@SunnyIlha]

@@ritemolawbks8012 No; I didn't mean to be misinterpreted. I referred to the Character Gandalf. He, Gandalf the Wise, (movie character), would not have approved of those behind the overthrow of the Sovereign Nation being discussed. He surely would have turned them permanently into stone.

[@costaricasbestguide9906]

I really hope that the Hawaiians proceed to secede from the Union and become once again a sovereign nation! Free peoples of the world support you!

[@katherinecollins4685]

This was interesting

[@HebrewsElevenTwentyFive]

Interesting! 👍🏾

[@robertsears8323]

If you think a bunch of lies is interesting.

[@michaellleces7236]

Does anyone know what Hawaiian song is playing on the background in the beginning of the video?

[@eskimusik7908]

This is the best channel for history

[@darthsilversith667]

The best channel for revised history. Fixed it for you.

[@dr.kopaka]

Thanks for sharing. I think this film is about 6 years old? You should present what's really going on now today?

[@kbanghart]

No, read the title of the video again.

[@PearlWilson-lj5ok]

Tyranny and oppression with greater intensity!

[@romeochetri9934]

I like their music and dance

[@erickane7093]

We never became the 50th state. It’s well documented.

[@uhsaywhatnow]

The flicker effect used during the scenes that show old photos is overdone. I couldn’t watch those scenes because it was like a strobe. This information could’ve (and should’ve) been presented without unnecessary editing effects.

[@mintberryXoXo]

my issue was also with the dentist drill sound at the beginning. I had to mute the intro

[@martinacruz9762]

God Bless Hawaii❤

[@teeess9551]

God? Is christianity their native religion?

[@Hittdogg17]

@@teeess9551it’s not but if he wants to pray to his own god for our sake, I have no problem with this

[@jjthoughts9920]

Its crazy how the U.S government talks about Russia taking over Ukraine, when they did the same thing to Hawaii 100 years ago "let those without sin cast the first stone"

[@bobbob1278]

It's geopolitics. Everything is contradictory

[@user-eh4ee2gk1o]

Ukranians are white

[@Hittdogg17]

And save the Jews

[@jeremywilson2875]

I think its because Russia under Putin is the only country to invade and annex another nations territory in the past 55+ years (3x now). Everyone used to colonize, even the Tahitians colonized Hawaii from the Native Hawaiians back in the 12th Century. But with the development of the UN, its emphasis on national sovereignty, and the anti-colonial movement of the 1960s; its not supposed to happen anymore.

[@scotttafil7584]

I am going to the big island for a visit mid september any special places i should visit??

[@YVONNERIOS2011]

Oh my Lord. I can hear the coqui!!! I’m from PR and I hear they migrated to Hawaii

[@ocularpatdown]

Yeah, el coquí is considered a pest there. Me? I miss their song. It always calms me down.

[@vp3970]

Oh man, what a closing scene in this video- a little Hawaiian boy playing in the sand and the backdrop a nuclear submarine passing. One of my worries that I sometimes think and fret about as my grandchildren and I are living at ground zero 6 miles from Pearl Harbor and Hickman Air Force Base. In war we would be vaporized. He Hawaii makou (we are Hawaiian). Pono’ole ( this is not right) as Hawaii was once a neutral country where ships would have to disarm prior to entering Honolulu or Lahaina Harbor. GOD help us all. 🌺

[@sandife4nandes365]

China is doing the same thing with Indonesia and the Philippines. It would be difficult for any island nation to protect itself.. it is tragic that island nations have to struggle to maintain independence.

[@MrFreddyFartface]

I really hope the Hawaiian government has a major ace up their sleeve because historically, "The US military can leave and go back to North America" hasn't really worked out all that well in most places.

[@Hittdogg17]

Government made of haoles, it’s unlikely

[@williamwoolcock]

Hawaii is still in essence a coaling station, as per annexation of the Territory of Hawaii pursuant to the Spanish American War, linked with the Phillipines and Guam to serve the Great White Fleet, now today's Navy.

[@anitamendez116]

According to International Law, no nation can take another Sovereign nation and call it theirs unless there is a Treaty. Without a Treaty, there can be no Annexation. No one in the Hawaiian Monarchy nor the Hawaiian Government EVER signed a Treaty, therefore, Annexation does not exist. Just look at Putin trying to Annex many Territories in Ukraine. If you are keeping up with the news, the United States has mentioned MANY times that what Putin is doing is illegal. The United States did the exact same thing Putin is doing. The only difference, is the Hawaiians (back in the late 1800’s) did not have any help from any other nation to fight the United States of America to prevent them from taking the Hawaiian Islands illegally.

[@Hittdogg17]

No coal anymore

[@reneemoreno8030]

They did the same to the indigenous natives of the U S. Such entitlement and ownership of native land...North America. There are documents that states the Hawaiians could get their islands back and is in hiding. The US will never give back the islands...military hold and is seen as an advantage. The Hawaiians were so advanced that the majority if her people could speak 2 or 3 languages including Hawaiian. They also had a railway b4 the west, newspapers and electricity much sooner than the US did east of the Mississippi. I lived in Hawaii and took Hawaiian studies and was taught very many traditions and customs. How the land is respected and the sustainable actions if the Hawaiians. I have seen how sacred lands were taken illegally and misused. I worked with DNLR in accessing lands that are truely Hawaiian sacred spots that have been stolen by greedy commercialism. The Hawaiians are very much like the natives of America and actually had ocean crossings and knew the currents and the stars in navigating across the Pacific to the mainland of America centuries. The annexation was purposely to "christianize" the natives. The white man did the same to Native Americans. Attempting to assimilate by destroying cultural and spiritual ceremonies and traditions; in example the dancing of hula which is so much than dance. Its storytelling and keeping the history of Hawaiians alive. Ollelo. Mahalo nui loa. 🙏🤙

[@CalledTurnAGundam]

“There’ll be no more talk of sovereignty and independence from our pacific theater naval equipment storage unit! time for a good old fashioned annexa- uh… statehood” -Murca, on one of the few times they didn’t care a place was full of brown people.

[@kellyowens1868]

Well Japanese occupation wasn't so nice, from what I hear. The native people of Guam, Micronesia, Polynesia, New Guinea, the Philipines, China, Korea, etc, etc, etc. sure didn't like the alternative. If the Hawaii was independent the US would be no moral, legal, or international obligation to liberate native Hawaiians, or any of the 7 major islands in their archepeligo. If the US Pacific fleet is stationed in San Diego, San Francisco, or even Midway, it's possible the Japanese might invade Hawaii, & it's other major targets like Malaysia, Indonesia {for oil}, Hong Kong, maybe the Philipines, & never declare

[@CalledTurnAGundam]

@@kellyowens1868One indeed must choose the lesser of two weevils.

[@anitamendez116]

@@kellyowens1868…Japan has not had an equip fighting Military since The U.S. dropped the Atomic Bomb that ended WWII. You may want to watch factual and legal Presentations on KZbin given by Keanu Sai who is a Doctor of Political Science. He and The Regency of The Hawaiian Kingdom have been collecting legal documents from the United States Archives and the Hawaiian Archives for the last 20 years, proving the illegal take over of Hawaii, A Sovereign Nation.

[@cherylcallahan5402]

*Time Line World History Hawaii Paradise became 50th State 1959 appreciate your videos Listening From Mass USA TYVM 🇺🇸*

[@luciaayala9996]

mi respetos

[@mohammedsaysrashid3587]

It's a fantastic documentary coverage about the Hawaii Islands 🏝 thanks for sharing...it's obviousness sample when a population lost its economic foundational on its sovereignty in daylight . That population lost independence easier...US settlers invaded economy factors & exploited indigenous peoples before USA battleship arrived... US populations created through red Indian tribe's annihilation, sever exploited of bought African slaves for economic benefits, enjoyed for European migrated peoples ...whey Hawaii patriotic flag had Britain 🇬🇧 flag existence..are Hawaii islands was under Britain 🇬🇧 influence at that times ?...whey Britain 🇬🇧 military wasn't defendant Hawaii local independence and freedom at that times ? ... Great Britain 🇬🇧 was always frightened from Gained USA 🇺🇸 confront

[@tlm21189]

My man's has tear drop

[@Marlene837]

I didn't know any of this.

[@adriancozad8308]

GREETINS FROM INDIAN NATIONS(OKLA)INDIAN TERRITORY.USA

[@felixfonalledas893]

Before United States annexed the independent country of Hawaii,it already annexed the independent country of Texas. According to history,United States annexed two independent countries.

[@clvrswine]

So what? Everyone, everywhere wants to be in the United States.

[@robertsears8323]

Neither Hawaii nor Texas was ever independent. Also both places wanted to be part of the USA without the us even asking.

[@robertsears8323]

@@clvrswine That is a good point. And very true.

[@SunnyIlha]

We the knowledgeable all know that a giant chunk of Mexico was bit off. Academia writes many books about this topic and History. It is one of the aspects of American History that reveals why that specific exact region area has peculiar unique conundrums and dilemma that is actually still widely misunderstood till today. That the United States essential naturalized into Citizenry hundreds of thousands of Mexican Citizens when it violated Mexico's border by invasion and annexation of that northernmost area of Mexico. It's complicated, complex and really still a touchy subject, since the Mexicans who were already there *never* *left* !

[@AnitaGrace]

@@clvrswine Not everyone.

[@janicewhite1113]

I would have liked to watch this, but I had to give up after all the flashes!

[@hansg6336]

I am an Anglo who lived in Hawaii for 5 years from 1968-1973. I have first hand experience with racial tension in Hawaii during that time and from subsequent visits. Whites are resented to varying degrees among the population of Native Hawaiians. Some of that antipathy is justifiable considering the record of shameless discrimination and repression directed at the indigenous population by mainly Anglo American settlers and business interests. However, it's important to know that relatively few 100% blood Hawaiians exist today (5,000?) A much larger population of mixed-race Hawaiian/Japanese, Chinese, Filipino, Anglo et al., people inhabit the state. In fact, Hawaii has one of the most ethnically diverse populations in the world. That's one of its strengths and what makes it such an interesting place to visit or live. Do the Hawaiian people (based on some nebulously quantifiable blood line) deserve land or other reparations based on their past and present treatment? Probably so. But implementing such redress will involve the unraveling of a legal and ethical gordian knot.

[@wor53lg50]

Then maybe mericans shouldn't hint at or request or demand that other countries do the same, if they have dirty laundry themselves?, they should keep their noses out of other nations business, it can sometimes bring the spotlight on your own toes....

[@gamermapper]

There's a lot of videos about Hawaiʻi but I'd love to see similar ones about Rapa Nui, their stories are still ignored!

[@PearlWilson-lj5ok]

There are many other places that have suffered under tyranny and oppression. Hawaii seems to be prime land and location for land grab, etc. Example, the Lahaina, Maui fires. The world is hearing about it! Nothing that is hidden, that shall not be revealed, people! It's stated in the Bible! Blessings!

[@pennymink5706]

Wonderful place

[@sandraleiva1633]

So Russia needs Crimea because it's strategically important to it's navy. Which is why Russia conquered it centuries ago. Now the US says you can't have it. You have to give it to this new country called Ukraine, that was part of Russia for over 1000 years. Yet the US will say it needs Hawaii because it's strategically important even though the US is a land of European transplants. While Hawaii is a Polynesian nation that has existed for over 1000 years. Funny how something is good when it benefits you but it's bad when it doesn't. Hypocrisy, double dealing, double standards and deceit are the tradition of the United States of America. It doesn't care for the human factor but for the survival of the power structure that feeds itself into continuity constantly.

[@illuminatedbestchoice1042]

I concur....

[@jeremywilson2875]

I see you have been reading Putin's nationalist version of history, which has been rejected by historians as fabricated and fantasy. Actual, real history is pretty easy to come across so I suggest you give that a read. The area in question changed hands so many times over the centuries. Throughout, Ukraine always had a unique culture and language that they held onto while Russia/the USSR tried to outlaw and destroy their identity. Regarding Crimea, Russians made up 2% of the population when the Czar conquered the territory. But now after a century+ of ethnic cleansing/deportations the area is around 75% ethnic Russian. Also, Russia has numerous warm water ports on the Black Sea.

[@Californiansurfer]

❤❤❤ Paniolo. California Mexico The vaqueros , the taught Hawaiians how to ranch 50 years before teaching Texans.. Paniolo : Vaqueros “cowboys”

[@Seattle808]

Interesting how the Maui fires happened right around this time

[@marconoahu2]

There is a glossing over of the period between 1843 thru the overthrow of the Kingdom in this doc. To understand Hawaiian history one must understand thoroughly that period of political reform coupled with the land reform. (The Great Mahele/ division) and how those two initiatives changed the islands forever in an ultimate and inevitable way. All other discussion are derivative of that period.

[@kmgg5005]

Mahalo for showing the truth.

[@RogerWKnight]

Not to put too fine a point on it, but the Kingdom was established by a war of aggression. Kamehameha gathered his army on the west shore of Hawaii Island and launched across the water to invade Maui. We once sentenced Hermann Goering to death for exactly that. Before this war ended, there was the horrific battle of the cliffs on Oahu. Kauai "peacefully" chose to join the Kingdom, because, what choice did they have? This is why the Kingdom, and then the Republic, and then the Territory, and finally the State, is named after this one Island. Not the cleanest record to have when complaining about the Annexation. At least the US Armed Forces didn't shove a bunch of people off of a cliff. Here is a thought experiment. The Kingdom was overthrown at the end of the 19th Century. It's been over 120 years. We undo statehood, grant independence like we did the Philippines, and re-establish the Kingdom. Who gets to become citizens of this re-established Kingdom? Everyone presently living there? Will they continue to enjoy freedom of religion and speech? Equal protection of the laws? How about property rights? Due process rights? Jury trials? I won't even mention that one of the alternatives was to let the Japanese take over the Pacific. We know how respectful they were of the rights and independence of the territories they conquered before the US covered the ocean with steel and filled the skies with aluminum. How would Hawaii fare as a prefecture of Japan?

[@kbanghart]

Wtf lol

[@zephheine9681]

love n light ppls reclaim what is yours ✊

[@KuusFaddah_44]

As kanaka an rooted to the last king 💯 I will die for my aina

[@Hittdogg17]

❤❤❤ you gotta get behind me tho lol 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@KuusFaddah_44]

@@Hittdogg17 we stand side by side Hawaiian 💯🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@warrenjones9665]

Hello from Sweden 🇸🇪

[@ritemolawbks8012]

Happy to have you in NATO!

[@ritemolawbks8012]

@Syd McCreath You're not confusing NATO with the European Union, are you? What are the two newest European countries that both applied to join in 2022 after Russia launched its full invasion of Ukraine? Those same two countries aren't fully admitted yet into NATO. It's still being delayed by Turkey.

[@SunnyIlha]

I invite those viewing this documentary to pay attention to the fact that, in example, there is an *American* *Samoa* and *SAMOA* Note that BOTH are within the *realm* of The Sovereign Nation of SAMOA. This 'structure' may very well be the ultimate outcome for Hawai'i. Whereas Kaua'i, Maui, Moloka'i, Kaho'olawe, Lana'i and Hawai'i may possibly be *Hawai'i* and O'ahu becomes *American* *Hawai'i*

[@FirasTeinz]

Free Hawaii ❤

[@adventure7434]

Terrible what is happening to the people of Lahaina today after the fire. Very suspicious to say the least.

[@lorascelsi8102]

Agree

[@toserveman9265]

At age 12 I joined " Book of the Month Club " Within a year I had read the historical novel " Hawaii ". I would recommend an early copy to anyone interested in historical facts, before today's censorship of facts.

[@Hittdogg17]

That book is not historical. More lies and bs writing by a haole

[@robertgreen9150]

I need a flag with 49 stars!

[@gmicg]

The US annexed 4 independent countries: Vermont, Texas, California and Hawai.

[@Crashed131963]

Tries it with Canada in 1812 but was kicked out. Britain later set the White house on fire.

[@gmicg]

@@Crashed131963 Indeed!

[@ladyelainefairchild3546]

Ended up with all the mooching burdens of supporting Canada (Canada Doesn’t have to worry about military expense; Canadian treaty prevents illegal immigrants from being sent north so they can be smug knowing can’t be bused there; and emergency medical overflow, cheaper to pay US sometimes) and no benefits.

[@thafrodgod3434]

Native Americans also had treaties.

[@funfunyo7523]

Puerto rico Should take notes

[@MotorsportCreative]

12:43 they took bros name too 😳

[@ThePatriot87]

Hawaii has benefitted far more being apart of the United States than it would have trying to be its own kingdom. It lacks major exports and aside from tourism can not support itself independently.

[@CryptSak]

Please Americans are no saviors we were independent before you we will be independent after you. Question is when will America be free of its dependency on the IMF and the federal reserve...what about the District of Columbia and the CORPORATION OF AMERICA? A true Patriot should be up in arms with your government.

[@warriorqueen1609]

PERHAPS START A UNIVERSITY WITH ALL ASPECTS OF THE HAWAIIAN CULTURE AS IT MUST TO GRADUATE

[@bill2066]

They do....its at U.H.

[@notmaireelneim]

Hooray for the British!

[@jlm3744]

Free Puerto Rico!! No Statehood!! No Hawaii 2.0!!

[@tawan20082008]

good luck dude, but Puerto Rico would pribably be poorer that all of africa without usa

[@jlm3744]

@@tawan20082008 How so? How will Puerto Rico automatically become poor from Independence?

[@loupiscanis9449]

Mahalo, ʻaihue hou nā gangster ʻAmelika! 🐺

[@platinumuschannel]

This documentary is absolutely subjective in its presentation. First, the Hawaiin Kingdom was absolutely NOT innocent of its past either, just look up Kamehameha's record as a start. Secondly, by what margin was Statehood approved in the referendum? It was a resounding and overwhelming YEA vote. No, I as an American do not have the slightest remorse and neither will I be expected to- especially since I had nothing to do with the annexation. In fact, I'm willing to bet anyone who argues the points that Hawaii never granted free speech, religion, press, the right the trial by jury, right to keep and bear arms. They're still actively attacking the latter on a constant basis. So no, I don't think I do care about what the loud minority thinks.

[@maryt2196]

Wow..can't see the USA leaving, ever...

[@theswabbie30]

What percentage of Hawaiians voted for statehood? 93% Hawaii-a U.S. territory since 1898-became the 50th state in August, 1959, following a referendum in Hawaii in which more than 93% of the voters approved the proposition that the territory should be admitted as a state.

[@SunnyIlha]

Your statement fails at the outset instantly. Since the Monarchy Kingdom *preceded* Statehood. The existing Monarchy Kingdom not only preceded Statehood, it *supercedes* Statehood. It has been admitted as having been wrongful, illegally committed act by the The United States (Recognized *by* the United States as illegal wrongful act *committed* by the United States).

[@darthsilversith667]

Bet they left that out though

[@robertsears8323]

Very true, Hawaii was not in anyway stolen. The people wanted to be free of a evil monarch and chose to become Americans of there own free will. This whole evil video is filled with nothing but outright lies.

[@SunnyIlha]

@@robertsears8323 You are in denial. It clearly has struck a nerve. The information this documentary has accurately and correctly presented and revealed. It *hurts* Does it not.

[@RogerWKnight]

Well by golly that puts a whole new spin on this! So President Clinton committed treason against the sovereign people of the sovereign State of Hawaii by apologizing for the relatively nonviolent overthrow of a monarch. If supreme executive power derives from a mandate of the masses, that vote in 1959 has far more authority than Kamehameha's mandate of a bunch of soldiers using guns, weapons and force. I am sick and tired of anti-American liberals apologizing for everything the United States has done since 1776! Fun fact: It was ILLEGAL to worship Madame Pele during the Kingdom. It became constitutionally protected to worship Pele when the Territory was annexed.

[@frigginsane]

Those paperwork barriers, I dont like most policy maker ideas.

[@rogerdodger8415]

I think it's time we send the marine activist to the island of Cuba to bring his ideas of fairness and equity there. I'm all for cutting all the checks to Hawaii. Want to see what Hawaii looks like ten years after their emancipation? Go to any South Pacific island and get your peace and quiet there.

[@alivenwell7]

Dear Brothers + Sisters about Maui: Pearl Harbor... We knew it was an enemy! This is so much WORSE as was & continues to be done by many insiders: Husband of the 1st Lady of Hawai'i. She knows he's stabbing her & her people in the back? Reminds us of enemies of our Queen Lili'uokalani. We're Prayerfully together in this ❤️

[@mr808steelers]

Imagine if Japan took control of the Hawaiian Islands during the World War. Where would we be then?

[@richardevans3084]

As sad as this story is ,Hawaiians should consider themselves lucky that America governs them and not Japan or China or even Russia, because as you well know these peoples would have annihilated all Natives as inferiors long time ago . Damn the Military employ’s over 110,000 locals in Hawaii, most US states would bend over backwards for that privilege

[@Hittdogg17]

Like the Philippines? You make it sound like Chine, Russia, Japan and America own the whole planet

[@seanw4606]

I hope Hawaii gets their independence one day.

[@bill2066]

You know that wont happen, right?

[@TheDigitalApple]

I always wondered if the people of Hawaii do want independence from the US or if there’s those who want “independence” but having the benefit of being a US state.

[@bill2066]

@@TheDigitalApple yes, sortof Hypocritical if you ask me

[@joelbyrnes9710]

​@@TheDigitalAppleprobably why they won't get sovereignty back. They can't self sustain anymore.

[@TheBestDog]

Hawaiians are proud American patriots. In the unlikely event that Hawaii was allowed to secede from the union, the military bases would remain regardless. ❤ to my Hawaiian brothers and sisters from CA

[@bruhinthewild]

Not Americans buddy. Sorry

[@notorioustori]

@@bruhinthewild Every person in North, Central, & South America are American. So it depends on whether the Hawaiian islands are considered part of the Americas or Oceania.

[@bruhinthewild]

@@notorioustori What does North Cal have to do with Hawaii?

[@davidbarr9343]

The word is seceed.

[@davidbarr9343]

@@notorioustori Nope! I think that every foreign national living in the Americas from Alaska to Chile would have a problem with your analysis.And may God help you if you call a Canadian an American.

[@therminust4]

#FreeHawaii

[@mikeb5372]

I think there's an unfortunate problem with reinstating Hawaii's sovereignty. That being the kingdom would have to defend itself from invasion. How would they do it?

[@martinmuehlner1607]

I don't think this would even be an issue. While I wish the (Native) Hawaiians good luck in finding their own culture again, and recovering property, I very much doubt that the U.S. would part with one of its states. Also, even if there was a referendum, no chance that the large Asian and Caucasian population majority would vote for independence from the U.S.

[@mikeb5372]

@@martinmuehlner1607 I agree it probably won't be an issue. I was looking at it hypothetically. If the US were to abandon Hawaii governmentally speaking it wouldn't be far fetched for some other nation to want to step in and gain control. It is some pretty prime real-estate. But I digress because I know too little about it

[@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536]

Interesting! 👍

[@kanakaoiwi1609]

This video has both incorrect and missing info concerning the Petitions against Annexation and the Annexation itself. At time 11:25, the narrator said the petition had failed. This is false! The petition had succeeded not only once, but 3 times (missing info). The US could not Annex Hawaii via a Treaty because it could not get enough votes (missing info). There is no Treaty of Annexation between the US and the Hawaiian Kingdom (missing info). Therefore, the US did not Annex Hawaii (missing info). But the narrator said at 11:48 the Hawaiian Kingdom was Annexed (incorrect info). What this video failed to explain was how did the US "Annex" the Hawaiian Kingdom if there was no Treaty of Annexation (missing info). Since the US could not get the acquired votes for annexation, they decided to pass a law, a US law to annex a foreign country (missing info). As some of you may know, US laws do not extend beyond the boundaries of the US. US laws are not effective in Japan, France, Belgium, Spain, or any other foreign country, including the Hawaiian Kingdom. This is the most important part of this video and for public awareness and knowledge and they completely left that info out. Auwe!

[@annwall6042]

The Amercia I live in they took a lot of land from people

[@honeybee2587]

There is a reason why to US won't give up such a strategic place and military zone. We cannot afford to give up such a key position for our military. If the US leaves who is to say China or Russia or some other nation won't take steps to move right in. It would be all out war to take that land for their military. That would give them military power in a key position. No not happening.

[@Cyriljayant]

So It is done !! They have destroyed the whole community by a wepanized fire. I am have a very heavy heath about all who died in fife and for all lost of very Hawaii souls!!

[@dronesinconstruction]

As an American, the only right thing to do is give the land back. Ethics > Profits.

[@sellmav]

Well this makes that weird fire that incinerated Hawaii natives and their homes make sense.

[@courtneyriley185]

30 years to the date almost tooo ....very creepy

[@isaiah_hi93]

The reason the sugar interests felt threatened and even more so keen to overthrow the monarchy had more to do with tariffs placed on Hawaiian sugar by the US Hawaiis primary trading partner at the time. With the fear of a constitution that basically restored absolute status to the Monarchy these businessmen decided to act thus with minister Stevens landed a troupe of us naval officers who were anchored in Honolulu harbor at the time to “protect American lives.” The Kingdom which had already been stripped of its own military and navy asside from the Royal guard and police department, since the rule of King Lunalilo, was basically powerless against the armed US officers. Liliuokalani to avoid any blood shed stood down from her throne with the thought that the US government would recognize the treason of these men and reinstate her. For a 51 min video this largely ignores the socio-political state of Hawaii at the time a nation with ambitions to be equal to the nations of the world, a highly educated yet dwindling population due to disease being replaced by immigrants…on top of a business elite that would do anything to secure there profits backed by the powerful US, looming on her doorstep a young nation herself eager for control and expansion having its own interests in Hawaiis strategic position in the Pacific (talks for Pearl Harbor beginning as far back as the reign of King Lunalilo possibly Kamehameh V)

[@SandraHernandez-mz7um]

That was then WW2 came about and Hawaii would if been invaded by Japan. They destroyed the monarchy of China Manchuria and Korea do you think they would of been more kind to Hawaii. The US is the strongest nation in the world and it has protected Hawaii. American citizenship is very valuable.

[@saikauwe3601]

Pearl Harbor was being used as a US military port before the monarchy was overthrown. The US would have had a military presence in Hawaiʻi either way. Hawaiʻi would not ahve just been "invaded by Japan."@@SandraHernandez-mz7um