The queen of Hawaii was very selfless and caring towards her people , it's very unfortunate how she had put up with so much pain and suffering yet she only cared for her people rather then herself She was a true hero👸🏝🏖
Arrowinaknee 277 She was trying to take power away from those who had oppressed the native peoples. She cared for them, and when she was deposed they staged a counter revolution to put her back on the throne. The Hawaiian people did not want to be part of the US.
I am sadden by this injustice. American History school books carried less than a paragraph of Hawaii's takeover... breaks my heart that greed destroyed the Hawaiian Monarchy and imprisoned their lovely Queen. To the beautiful Hawwiian people, I am very sorry that this happened to your Nation.
Its always amazing to me how many injustices are left out of American school books. Its as if they want to sweep tragedy under the rug and pat themselves on the back for violent victories. :(
MetalHeart8787 alas President Harry Truman the next newly elected president ordered the enola gay (B-52) to drop the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima and a few days later Nagasaki which ironically WWII IN THE PACIFIC came to an end when Emperor Hirohito finally surrendering to the US in 1945.
I am in tears after watching this...I am from a Caribbean island and though our story is quite different, I can most definitely empathize...I think in Hawaii's case it's worse that they had their own identity and sovereignty stolen simply because of greed.
Worse than the Caribbean experience? The native Caribs were slaughtered and replaced with enslaved Africans. The Caribbean Islands were gigantic concentration camps were people were bred and worked to death
Google User, not really true if you bother to do complete research. The one who flat "took Hawaii by force" was King Kamehameha - the guy whose "royal family" the U.S. kicked out. Let me guess, you don't even know the first thing about all the islanders murdered in the thousands by King Kamehameha?
ShaedenGoesFishing, The U.S. never went around shooting Hawaiians, whereas King Kamehameha went out and conquered the independent island chiefdoms at gunpoint and murdered thousands of non-Hawaiian (i.e. non-Big Island) islanders. Then he didn't even have the decency to let the Oahu locals bury their dead. Their bones littered the beaches for decades and the "Native Hawaiians" didn't do a thing about it. Oh, let me guess - you didn't know about that part of Hawaii's history, huh? The hypocrisy of Native Hawaiians would be comical if it wasn't so pathetic.
That bit when the man stars crying... The injustice of those words is simply too much to bear :'( My deepest condolences to the people of Hawai'i, may heaven undo the great harm that the western world perpetrated against you. To the Kingdom of Hawai'i and all those who ever fought against the injustices of western hegemony, my respects.
guiamaro97, the Hawaiian Kingdom was erected on the crushed, broken, murdered, and violated people of the independent island chiefdoms which King Kamehameha conquered TOTALLY AGAINST THEIR WILL. The U.S. didn't kill anyone, so take your misplaced, naive "righteous indignation" and go home.
Japan fought the hardest against Western imperialist hegemony, and the irony is most Americans will slander them for their brave defence of the Asia-Pacific region. It goes to show you, the winner of wars carries the greatest influence on the minds of future generations.
+gtapolice1000 she came from a long line of chiefs and her family along with the help of the missionaries made Hawaii a wealthy kingdom until the USA touched it , why are your trying to belittle her and her kingdom, the missionaries children overthrow her for more money why are your trying to white wash every comment?
Christina Archer she was dispossessed because she was trying to take power away from the parliament and give it back to the monarchy. In my opinion amazing woman don’t try to take power away from their own people.
David R Boulton, so was King Kamehameha's bloody conquest of the islands and his murder of thousands of islanders who didn't want him ruling them a "happy moment" to you? Because that's how the Hawaiian Kingdom came to power before the U.S. displaced it. Funny how NOBODY talks about the brutality, violence, and murder that Kamehameha used to gain control of Hawaii, but, oh, the U.S. took control without any violence and it's somehow worse????
@Doesnt Matter, you call the mass murder of independent natives in Hawaii by a tyrant like Kamehameha "personal conflict within yourselves"? That doesn't change the facts, does it? And the facts are that you "Hawaiians", who weren't a single people in the first place before Kamehameha invaded, can't cry and bitch about the U.S. taking control of Hawaii by force or whatever while you venerate a militaristic conqueror who forced his will on the independent peoples of the islands and "unified" them when they didn't want his "unification". Drop the hypocritical bullshit already.
Doesnt Matter, and fuck Hawaii's racist brown supremacists. I already lived to see their downfall. And the whole "sovereignty movement" will fail, because I've personally noticed more and more white mainlanders becoming aware of just how racist the Hawaiians are and you will NOT get their respect or sympathy through hatred. Forget about it.
This saddens my heart still to know that we kanaka maole was grossly outnumbered and a whole nation stolen by greed.Thank you for sharing this video.It's very nicely done and told. Mahalo nui.
Haole Boy bruh do some research, she literally told the people not to resort to violence 😂 if anything, it was extremely honorable for them to respect the Queen’s words and wish...
This is very sad. The story is very true and very sad. I have lived in Hawai'i for a year now. I never knew any of this before we came here. But now I do know and I fully embrace the Kingdom of Hawai'i. Ua mau ke ea o ka aina i ka pono. Liked and saved.
Aloha to Queen Lili'uokalani, everyone else responsible for this documentary, and HawaiiView !!!! I appreciate so much being educated on how the kingdom of Hawaii without bloodshed being shed; was finally annexed to the U.S.A. I feel sad and understand why native hawaiians feel this way. I was born and raised here. Gratefully, Robert S.J. Hu August 27, 2020.
This is exactly what happened to us Moroccans. France took our king and sent him away to Madagascar and placed a new king. Morocco was all filled with police, but we had a plan. Women would put guns in watermelons and bread and fun fact my grandma was there and her mother hid her from the police under a blanket, women would give the guns to their husbands. We fought until we got back our king. (fact) the police found about our plan so they took a man to prison and threatened him but he wouldn't snitch but they kept trying till the man killed himself for his country.
How wonderfully made. Yes, I can relate to the impact on my heart and soul, our people, and aina; all that is Hawai'i at the core from alpha to omega. Mahalo nui loa for producing a deeply moving account of the richly woven facts.
I feel sorry for my brothers and sisters of Hawaii I wish Hawaii gained back they're country just like SAMOA. Samoa was ruled by the England then Germany then New Zealand in the 60s Samoa got they're country back and went independent sadly America owns half of Samoa which is split into two. America Samoa their flag is:🇦🇸 and Western Samoa who are independent their flag is:🇼🇸. This causes us to have drama between the two saying that the American Samoans were richer and better than the western Samoans but we were all the same just ruled under different people it's sad what the Europeans have done to natives of the world
+Mr_Swedish I have respect for your ansesters too. I am taking a History class at Ashford and I really enjoy this class but it makes me upset how the US were such bullies and forcing countries to live a certain way WOW! But a beautiful women in Power like Lili' uokalani to me is such a beautiful thing hell back during that time women weren't aloud to do anything, I tip my hat off to that women gone but never forgotten for what she stood for.
I live in Hawaii, as an immigrant. The Queen and all the monarchy live on in the hearts of the Hawaiians. The overthrow of their government will never be forgotten. Some continue the fight for sovereignty.
I am crying right now, I think all of us Pacific Islanders went through the same fate. Palau🇵🇼 was under Spain, German, and Japan, I feel what Hawaiians been through. Hawaiians, Us Pacifika have each others back. We are one Family, #micronesian #melanesian #polynesian
I feel very empathetic towards this story. If you're Hawaiian and reading this I'm sorry about what happened as a Welsh person I understand. The taking of someomes.language and traditions is the worst humiliation and it's stripping away their identity I just wanna say fight with everything you have youll only regret it if you don't teach your children your language and traditions don't let them die out.
In 5th grade, we were studying Liliuokalani. I didn’t know who she was or the background. There was a picture of her and me and other classmates colored all over her. We thought it was just a joke, but it wasn’t. The next day, my teacher got mad at me because she was born in Hawaii. She told us the story of Liliuokalani and I almost cried. I have now learned my lesson and won’t do it ever again.
it really saddens me that we are not taught about any of this on the main land being on Oahu has really made me see all the struggles that the Hawaiians had to go through with lands that belong to them. Being of Native America decent i just wanted to send my love to my brothers and sisters.
The revolution of January 17, 1893 was caused by Queen Liliuokalani's attempt to prorogate the legislature, unilaterally create a new constitution (without the constitutional power to do so), promulgate this new constitution with a sudden declaration (surprise!) and use the military to suppress any opposition to her power grab. On January 14, she was ready to sign and proclaim the new laws. She wrote to Blount that the "members of the diplomatic corps had been invited; also the members of the supreme bench and members of the legislature, besides a committee of the Hui Kalaiaina." She also told Blount that she instructed her guards and military to be ready to suppress any challenge (riots, rebellion, etc) from her opposition: "They assured me they would be ready, and I gave strict injunctions of secrecy." The Queen had been secretly plotting a revolution to overthrow the government and reestablish an absolute monarchy. Then everyone found about her 'secret' plan. Everything went downhill fast for her. People weren't going to curtsy, sit idly and let her smile and wave as she led a revolution. Her opposition mobilized, organized and overthrew her with their own revolution. And the rest is history. Like I said, Queen Lili instigated her own overthrow, despite the advice of her own cabinet and supporters. She was an inexperienced, naive leader who thought she could make sweeping (illegal) changes via royal proclamation. Governor Cleghorn was a royalist, ally and _brother-in-law_ of Queen Liliuokalani. He was angry and disappointed by her plot to overthrow the government and failure to listen to counsel. On January 28, 1893, he wrote "I have never given the Queen anything but good advice. If she had followed my advice, she would have been firm on the throne, and Hawaiian Independence safe, but she has turned out a very stubborn woman and was not satisfied to Reign but wished to Rule." Queen Lili kicked a hornets nest and was stung by her own arrogance. She cost the country its independence. American Minister Stevens was following the instructions of his predecessor, Minister Miller, who received instructions from the Secretary of State of the first _President Cleveland_ Administration. Cleveland was president during the Bayonet Constitution of 1887. Secretary of State Thomas F. Bayard sent written instructions to then American Minister George W. Merrill that if another revolution happens in Hawaii, then they must protect American commerce, lives and property. Bayard clearly stated that, "the assistance of the officers of our Government vessels, if found necessary, will therefore be promptly afforded to promote the reign of law and respect for orderly government in Hawaii."After the revolution that lead to the Bayonet Constitution, _British_ Minister Wodehouse requested that the Americans keep a warship docked in Hawaiian port in case another revolution happened. In July 1889, there was a rebellion and Merrill ordered the deployment of marines and sailors to protect Americans. John L. Stevens (had replaced Merrill) and followed those official instructions during the overthrow of 1893. The American soldiers were peacekeepers who didn't participate in any government building raids, patrol the streets, fire any shots or provide any material support to the insurgents. Often, the Americans would land, come ashore and practice military drills (prior to the overthrow). During the 1893 revolution, the soldiers marched past Iolani Palace, lowered their flags to show neutrality and saluted the Queen. These are hardly aggressive actions. The Americans then remained in their bunkers and did absolutely nothing because no violence broke out against American interests. There was no invasion or military occupation. The monarchy was overthrown by a homegrown coup of 1,100-1,600 insurgents (who were citizens and royal subjects), Queen Liliuokalani surrendered and abdicated her power WITHOUT fighting to defend her country from internal, domestic threats, which was her constitutional duty as a monarch.
I felt so sorry for the people of Hawaii. I understand as few countries tried to take over Philippines as well...Our ancestors fought back that till this days we still have our land of birth, the Philippines. I am hoping someday everything in Hawaii will be restored.
What sucks & makes that highly unlikely is that majority of us remaining are just too ignorant to our own culture. The hawaiian language is basically a foreign language in Hawaii, need I say more?😔
Same story happened here in Samoa, From "The Cry of Mata'afa" . . . One of Sāmoa's sounding texts sadly forgotten Then the great guns of the American warships and the British warships shelled the town of Apia and the Mountain of Vaea, and sent armed men ashore to hold the town. After this there was much fighting and many of my people were killed and wounded by the guns which fire many bullets, like the drops of rain in a heavy shower. Some of the white officers and men were slain also, and for this I was very sorrowful, for I desired not that any should be killed. Many times when the white soldiers were marching along, my people were on each side of them unseen, and could have killed many of them, but they let them passed unharmed. Then the British warships proceeded up and down the coast of Upolu and Savai'i, shelling many towns and villages, none of which could defend themselves, for the people in them had no thought of fighting, being nearly all old men, women, children and pastors. These were compelled to seek refuge in the bush and in the churches; but even these sacred buildings were not safe, some of them being pierced by shells and bullets, and there was great trouble and fears amongst the people. Then white officers came ashore in small streamers and boats, landing Sāmoan warriors, British Consul being with the officers, and carrying a sword and a revolver. The white officers commanded the Sāmoans to burn down the houses in towns and villages, and they did so, leaving on pastors' house unburned. Many things were burned in the houses. They likewise destroyed many plantations, and they destroyed many very large and valuable boats, the building of which had cost many thousands of dollars. Towns and villages, the old men, the women, and the children were compelled to take shelter in the bush, residing in poor huts, which were not waterproof, and were in unhealthy situations. They were also compelled to subsist on unwholesome and unsuitable food. In consequence of these things, many of these old men, women and children have sickened and died, causing great sorrow and distress in almost every town and village. (Signed) J.Mata'afa Amalie, Upolu Sāmoa 16 August 1899
My family and I just got back from Waikiki Hawaii for Thanksgiving. The experience and memories will last a lifetime. Mahalo for your hospitality..the people are so nice there..despite their history. The Chief's Luau was a privilege and treat My family is of Native descent here in NC..Haliwa Saponi..which are descendants of Iroquois. Aloha to the ppl of the S. Pacific islands from your extended family brothers and sisters from the southeast.
In 1959 when Alaska and Hawaii both became states i was told something by a matriarch of an Amercan Indian family. I was a know it all about absolutely nothing. I had couple of class mate that were Amerinds. The grandmother told us one day in 1959 that what was happening and being put into history books about both Alaska and Hawaii, don't you believe the stories, 'cause they were written by politicians. Several decades later, when I grew up, I was given a book to read. It was Queen Lili'uokalani's book. It opened my eyes to the gun deplomacy of my government. The wordsof my friends granmother flooded back into mind.
Rich, did you actually read Queen Lili'uokalani's book???? Queen Lili'uokalani admitted in HER OWN BOOK (same book you are talking about), Hawaii's Story, that she tried to make a surprise declaration of her own constitution. From her own book and words: *Queen Lili'uokalani:* _I told them it was my intention to promulgate a new constitution..._ _At 12pm, I prorogued the legislature..._ _Early in January I mentioned to Captain Nowlein of the household guards, and Mr. Wilson the marshall, my intentions to promulgate a new constitution, and to prepare themselves to quell any riot or outbreak from the opposition. They assured me they would be ready; and I gave strict injunctions of secrecy..._ This same testimony was also recorded in the Morgan Report. I repeat, the Queen wrote a book and also testified to Commissioner Morgan that she secretly plotted to declare a brand new, surprise constitution and use her royal guard to suppress her opposition. From her lips to your ears. Not very smart of her. She attempted an illegal and unconstitutional power grab that blew up in her face. She triggered her own overthrow.
@John Freddy Every revolution, by definition, is illegal: - Kamehameha V illegally abrogated the 1840 constitution and replaced with one that he design and magically proclaimed. Illegal. But nobody made a huge opposition to his power play. Revolution of 1864. - Hawaiian League pressured Kalākaua to make political concessions, or be overthrown. Illegal. But Kalākaua was a weak leader who folded like an omelette. He didn't defend his power. Revolution of 1887. - Queen Lili'uokalani tried to do the same as Kamehameha V. Illegal. But, this time, her political opponents, Committee of Safety, opposed her and overthrew her instead. Revolution of 1893. Illegal. - Robert Wilcox tried to lead a counter-revolution to reinstate Queen Lili'uokalani. Revolution of 1895. Illegal. The Republic of Hawaii suppressed the rebellion, cemented their power and further legitimized their new government. - American Colonists rebelled against the British Empire. ILLEGAL. If they lost the revolution, then many rebels would've been imprisoned and executed. I hope that clears things up.
The revolution of January 17, 1893 was caused by Queen Liliuokalani's attempt to prorogate the legislature, unilaterally create a new constitution (without the constitutional power to do so), promulgate this new constitution with a sudden declaration (surprise!) and use the military to suppress any opposition to her power grab. On January 14, she was ready to sign and proclaim the new laws. She wrote to Blount that the "members of the diplomatic corps had been invited; also the members of the supreme bench and members of the legislature, besides a committee of the Hui Kalaiaina." She also told Blount that she instructed her guards and military to be ready to suppress any challenge (riots, rebellion, etc) from her opposition: "They assured me they would be ready, and I gave strict injunctions of secrecy." The Queen had been secretly plotting a revolution to overthrow the government and reestablish an absolute monarchy. Then everyone found about her 'secret' plan. Everything went downhill fast for her. People weren't going to curtsy, sit idly and let her smile and wave as she led a revolution. Her opposition mobilized, organized and overthrew her with their own revolution. And the rest is history. Like I said, Queen Lili instigated her own overthrow, despite the advice of her own cabinet and supporters. She was an inexperienced, naive leader who thought she could make sweeping (illegal) changes via royal proclamation. Governor Cleghorn was a royalist, ally and _brother-in-law_ of Queen Liliuokalani. He was angry and disappointed by her plot to overthrow the government and failure to listen to counsel. On January 28, 1893, he wrote "I have never given the Queen anything but good advice. If she had followed my advice, she would have been firm on the throne, and Hawaiian Independence safe, but she has turned out a very stubborn woman and was not satisfied to Reign but wished to Rule." Queen Lili kicked a hornets nest and was stung by her own arrogance. She cost the country its independence. American Minister Stevens was following the instructions of his predecessor, Minister Miller, who received instructions from the Secretary of State of the first _President Cleveland_ Administration. Cleveland was president during the Bayonet Constitution of 1887. Secretary of State Thomas F. Bayard sent written instructions to then American Minister George W. Merrill that if another revolution happens in Hawaii, then they must protect American commerce, lives and property. Bayard clearly stated that, "the assistance of the officers of our Government vessels, if found necessary, will therefore be promptly afforded to promote the reign of law and respect for orderly government in Hawaii."After the revolution that lead to the Bayonet Constitution, _British_ Minister Wodehouse requested that the Americans keep a warship docked in Hawaiian port in case another revolution happened. In July 1889, there was a rebellion and Merrill ordered the deployment of marines and sailors to protect Americans. John L. Stevens (had replaced Merrill) and followed those official instructions during the overthrow of 1893. The American soldiers were peacekeepers who didn't participate in any government building raids, patrol the streets, fire any shots or provide any material support to the insurgents. Often, the Americans would land, come ashore and practice military drills (prior to the overthrow). During the 1893 revolution, the soldiers marched past Iolani Palace, lowered their flags to show neutrality and saluted the Queen. These are hardly aggressive actions. The Americans then remained in their bunkers and did absolutely nothing because no violence broke out against American interests. There was no invasion or military occupation. The monarchy was overthrown by a homegrown coup of 1,100-1,600 insurgents (who were citizens and royal subjects), Queen Liliuokalani surrendered and abdicated her power WITHOUT fighting to defend her country from internal, domestic threats, which was her constitutional duty as a monarch.
@John Kekoa You know it's cringey to lazily declare an argument is false, but then you go around spreading fake conspiracy theories and alternative history. Hawaiian secessionists have horrible critical thinking skills.
I’m surprised on how little is known abt the history of Hawai‘i. I went to a Hawaiian immersion school and we were taught this and that abt Hawai‘i. So I figured that schools in the mainland would teach its students at least a page or two about Hawai‘i, but from what I’m reading here in the comments, it seems I figured wrong. But nonetheless, I’m happy to see you guys emphasizing with my people, and for all people who’s nations had suffer (or is suffering) a similar fate; my heart goes out to you. E aloha ‘āina kākou.
We weren't taught jack squat in US schools. Thus when it comes to world history of any country that isn't European we are stuck-on-stupid. I at 59 years of age am boning up on the TRUTH STORY of THE KINGDOM of Hawai'i by studying the Diary of Queen Lili'uokalani, and other Kānaka Mā'oli, including watching videos of Dr. David Keanu Sai and the Kia'i (Protectors) of Mauna Kea. I may be a malihini but my heart is Hawaiian. I feel much love when I was there. I shall return to stand with the Kia'i at Mauna Kea. "ONIPA'A KĀKOU!" Her Majesty Queen Lili'uokalani January 17, 1893.
I only had one teacher who covered this in depth back in 7th grade. In Ohio of all places. I definitely didn’t learn the part about the flag being made into ribbons for the missionaries in school though. That is pretty damn Evil.
I've always been fascinated with history and so read & studied a lot. I never knew anything about Hawaii's history until age 28 when I picked up a small book titled 'Hawaii's Story by Hawaii's Queen'. After that I did a deep dive into the history & tell anyone who listens the wrong that has been done and continues to this day to the beneficiaries and heirs of HAWAII TRUST. I pray and advocate for justice for all of Hawaii. Aloha Mochi
Much love to Hawaii. It is a disgrace that a nation would use physical bullying and to even think to raise its flag over another nation. Let alone, on the moon. I encourage Hawaiians to honor their heartfelt ways and natural beauty. The old days of physical bullying are over and we are seeing more desire for the love of such rich cultures that’s are scattered around the world.
Queen Liliuokalani tried to overthrow the government (TWICE). The video doesn't talk about why she was overthrown. Lol. People are suckers for a well edited, biased, sympathy video. The monarchy was upset that they lost absolute power in the 1840 Constitution and were constantly trying to regain dominant control. The Revolution of 1893 was caused by Queen Likiuokalani's own revolution to strengthen her royal power, create her own constitution and, ya know, do what Kings/Queens do - rule by proclamation. Ah, you gotta love those power grabs. But people found out and dethroned her (because they had enough of the monarchy and its abuses).
maelstrom 412 maelstrom 412 honey, in 1887 the bayonet constitution stripped the powers of the monarch to almost a simple figure head and gave most of it to the legislative branch. That in itself was an act of treason. She didn’t force it, she took a legal route and proposed it to her ministers. They got scared because she wouldn’t bend to their will and overthrew her. Before she even proposed the new constitution, she had traveled throughout the various islands and asked what the people wanted. Thousands sided with her in this new constitution that would restore the role of the monarchs. This wouldn’t give her absolute power, it would simply balance out powers of the kingdom so the legislation cannot act by themselves.
@@ceruleanprince7139 Kamehameha V overthrew the government in 1864. He prorogated the legislature, abrogated the 1852 Constitution, unilaterally created his own constitution and strengthened his autocratic powers (removed checks and balances, weakened power sharing and strengthened the king to be more like an absolute monarch), which was unconstitutional and illegal. Sound familiar? Queen Lili'uokalani tried to do the same thing. First, she tried to ammend the existing 1887 Constitution, but she repeatedly failed. Her supporters wanted her to do the same as Kamehameha V and just 'proclaim' a new constitution. She drafted the Constitution of 1893, but her Ministers wouldn't sign it because it was illegal and would cause civil unrest (i.e. riots and/or rebellion). Some of her ministers informed her political opponents about her scheme... and the rest is history. The Queen never submitted her Constitution for approval by the Legislature. She just wanted to proclaim the old one was dead and HER new one was the new law of the land, which was very illegal. It was a reckless power grab that cost her the throne. King Kalākaua wasn't physically forced to sign the 1887 Constitution. His political enemies _threatened_ to overthrow him if he didn't make political concessions. His political opponents didn't storm Palace 'Iolani and force him to sign a new constitution. Kalākaua had a weak government. He couldn't defend against their intimidation tactics. Instead of directly dealing with his problem via political negotiation/compromise, police response or military action, he asked his international allies (United States, Great Britain, France, Japan, and Portugal) to help him, but they advised that he agree to the terms set by the Hawaiian League. He capitulated. No one physically put a gun to his head or bayonet to his throat. He conceded in order to save his throne. He didn't assert his authority and defend his government. Kalākaua was already a timid ruler and acted like a figurehead before the _Revolution of 1887_ even happened. Historically, there have been many civil/uncivil protests/riots/rebellions/revolutions that have changed politics, policy and government. The Right to Revolution goes all the way back to John Locke and even earlier. By its nature, every revolution is 'illegal' from the perspective of the side who lost.
shame on you America... shame on you, what you have done to a small group of peaceful loving people in the middle of the Pacific. I am hawaiian!! and i say it proudly...
I believe this is a true sad account of history. As an Estonian American who helped my own people free themselves from Soviet occupation, I see allot of similarities between the illegal occupation and annexation of the Kingdom of Hawaii by the United States and the illegal occupation and annexation of The Republics of, Estonia,Latvia and Lithuania by the Soviets in 1939 and 1940.
Yeah but the thing is that the Soviet Union was a tyranny that took everybody's rights away while United States citizens are very free people with a lot of Rights, and that includes Hawaiian American citizens.
@@tedmccarron Sure. You have the right to surrender or be taught democracy through guns and bombs. A gilded cage is still a cage. Then again Americans love to defend even Hiroshima and Nagasaki as the greater good.
@@justinnamuco9096 if we hadn't done at the Japanese would have done it for sure. They were sending warships into Pearl Harbor at the very time we were annexing that area.
@@mikshin9825 well they weren't really know more in a cage with us than they were through their own government. They had at least as many rights under American protection and now it's American citizens than they did as Hawaiian citizens. Now I will agree with you that they should have remained independent however the reality is that Japanese would have taken them if we didn't.
I'm Hawaiian and this story of our Queen has brought me to tears how the missionaries could be so cruel and greedy where's the justice in that the president now should read our queens story and know what America did then very sad
Documents on diplomatic relations between Japan and the then Kingdom of Hawaii recently discovered in the Hawaii State Archives highlight 19th century political maneuvering over the islands' fate among three sovereign actors -- Japan, Hawaii and the United States. Last year, a team led by historian Toru Hoya at the University of Tokyo's Historiographical Institute photographed roughly 7,000 archive documents dating from 1861, when Hawaii was still an independent kingdom, to 1898, when it was annexed by the U.S. The documents varied from treaties between Japan and Hawaii, immigration contracts to instructions and reports exchanged between the Hawaiian foreign ministry and its diplomats stationed in Japan at the time. In 1893, American farmers and other mainly non-native citizens overthrew the Hawaiian monarchy in a coup d'etat. The Japanese government dispatched warship Naniwa in the name of protecting Japanese citizens on the islands, while at the same time attempting to keep the U.S. in check. In addition, when asked in 1894 to fire a naval salute to celebrate the establishment of the new Republic of Hawaii, Imperial Japanese Navy Admiral Heihachiro Togo refused to comply in a letter dated on Jan. 16, saying that there were no ordinances for the matter.
Queen Lili'uokalani tried an illegal and unconstitutional powergrab. The revolution of January 17, 1893 was caused by Queen Liliuokalani's attempt to prorogate the legislature, unilaterally create a new constitution (without the constitutional power to do so), promulgate this new constitution with a sudden declaration (surprise!) and use the military to suppress any opposition to her power grab. On January 14, she was ready to sign and proclaim the new laws. She wrote to Blount that the "members of the diplomatic corps had been invited; also the members of the supreme bench and members of the legislature, besides a committee of the Hui Kalaiaina." She also told Blount that she instructed her guards and military to be ready to suppress any challenge (riots, rebellion, etc) from her opposition: "They assured me they would be ready, and I gave strict injunctions of secrecy." The Queen had been secretly plotting a revolution to overthrow the government and reestablish an absolute monarchy. Then everyone found about her 'secret' plan. Everything went downhill fast for her. People weren't going to curtsy, sit idly and let her smile and wave as she led a revolution. Her opposition mobilized, organized and overthrew her with their own revolution. And the rest is history. Like I said, Queen Lili instigated her own overthrow, despite the advice of her own cabinet and supporters. She was an inexperienced, naive leader who thought she could make sweeping (illegal) changes via royal proclamation. Governor Cleghorn was a royalist, ally and _brother-in-law_ of Queen Liliuokalani. He was angry and disappointed by her plot to overthrow the government and failure to listen to counsel. On January 28, 1893, he wrote "I have never given the Queen anything but good advice. If she had followed my advice, she would have been firm on the throne, and Hawaiian Independence safe, but she has turned out a very stubborn woman and was not satisfied to Reign but wished to Rule." Queen Lili kicked a hornets nest and was stung by her own arrogance. She cost the country its independence.
American Minister Stevens was following the instructions of his predecessor, Minister Miller, who received instructions from the Secretary of State of the first _President Cleveland_ Administration. Cleveland was president during the Bayonet Constitution of 1887. Secretary of State Thomas F. Bayard sent written instructions to then American Minister George W. Merrill that if another revolution happens in Hawaii, then they must protect American commerce, lives and property. Bayard clearly stated that, "the assistance of the officers of our Government vessels, if found necessary, will therefore be promptly afforded to promote the reign of law and respect for orderly government in Hawaii."After the revolution that lead to the Bayonet Constitution, _British_ Minister Wodehouse requested that the Americans keep a warship docked in Hawaiian port in case another revolution happened. In July 1889, there was a rebellion and Merrill ordered the deployment of marines and sailors to protect Americans. John L. Stevens (had replaced Merrill) and followed those official instructions during the overthrow of 1893. The American soldiers were peacekeepers who didn't participate in any government building raids, patrol the streets, fire any shots or provide any material support to the insurgents. Often, the Americans would land, come ashore and practice military drills (prior to the overthrow). During the 1893 revolution, the soldiers marched past Iolani Palace, lowered their flags to show neutrality and saluted the Queen. These are hardly aggressive actions. The Americans then remained in their bunkers and did absolutely nothing because no violence broke out against American interests. There was no invasion or military occupation. The monarchy was overthrown by a homegrown coup of 1,100-1,600 insurgents (who were citizens and royal subjects), Queen Liliuokalani surrendered and abdicated her power WITHOUT fighting to defend her country from internal, domestic threats, which was her constitutional duty as a monarch.
The United States, Great Britain and Japan all sent warships to Hawai'i to try and intimidate the rebels to reinstate the deposed Queen. The Morgan Report concluded that, after a through investigation with testimony from all sides (including the Queen and the royalists), the U.S. military and agents took no part and did not wrong in the Revolution of 1893. President Cleveland was good friends with Queen Lili'uokalani. After he received the Morgan Report, he withdrew all of his support for his reinstatement.
This story is hard to watch without feeling my heartbreak, land that was taken from us .All I can do is pray for our people I know it's hard to forgive but I have to !
It is so sad to actually finally know the truth to what happen to the late Queen .! My heart goes out to my brothers and sisters of Hawaii .! We Pacific Islanders always have a big heart towards others😭
maelstrom 412 maelstrom 412 honey, in 1887 the bayonet constitution stripped the powers of the monarch to almost a simple figure head and gave most of it to the legislative branch. That in itself was an act of treason. She didn’t force it, she took a legal route and proposed it to her ministers. They got scared because she wouldn’t bend to their will and overthrew her. Before she even proposed the new constitution, she had traveled throughout the various islands and asked what the people wanted. Thousands sided with her in this new constitution that would restore the role of the monarchs. This wouldn’t give her absolute power, it would simply balance out powers of the kingdom so the legislation cannot act by themselves.
@@ceruleanprince7139 Kamehameha V overthrew the government in 1864. He prorogated the legislature, abrogated the 1852 Constitution, unilaterally created his own constitution and strengthened his autocratic powers (removed checks and balances, weakened power sharing and strengthened the king to be more like an absolute monarch), which was unconstitutional and illegal. Sound familiar? Queen Lili'uokalani tried to do the same thing. First, she tried to ammend the existing 1887 Constitution, but she repeatedly failed. Her supporters wanted her to do the same as Kamehameha V and just 'proclaim' a new constitution. She drafted the Constitution of 1893, but her Ministers wouldn't sign it because it was illegal and would cause civil unrest (i.e. riots and/or rebellion). Some of her ministers informed her political opponents about her scheme... and the rest is history. The Queen never submitted her Constitution for approval by the Legislature. She just wanted to proclaim the old one was dead and HER new one was the new law of the land, which was very illegal. It was a reckless power grab that cost her the throne. King Kalākaua wasn't physically forced to sign the 1887 Constitution. His political enemies _threatened_ to overthrow him if he didn't make political concessions. His political opponents didn't storm Palace 'Iolani and force him to sign a new constitution. Kalākaua had a weak government. He couldn't defend against their intimidation tactics. Instead of directly dealing with his problem via political negotiation/compromise, police response or military action, he asked his international allies (United States, Great Britain, France, Japan, and Portugal) to help him, but they advised that he agree to the terms set by the Hawaiian League. He capitulated. No one physically put a gun to his head or bayonet to his throat. He conceded in order to save his throne. He didn't assert his authority and defend his government. Kalākaua was already a timid ruler and acted like a figurehead before the _Revolution of 1887_ even happened. Historically, there have been many civil/uncivil protests/riots/rebellions/revolutions that have changed politics, policy and government. The Right to Revolution goes all the way back to John Locke and even earlier. By its nature, every revolution is 'illegal' from the perspective of the side who lost.
i live in hawaii but am from mainland and my parents are from lebanon. i can imagine what it's like to live somewhere you know your blood had been for hundreds of years. i went to lebanon once. it was a really amazing feeling, knowing my history and i wish i lived there..even tho there is violence and poverty. hawaiians should know their history bc the feeling i have about lebanon is such a mighty feeling.
hayaku. the words of the song were written in 1874 by King David Laamea Kalakaua, in honor of/ for Kamehameha I. The music by Henri Berger I believe 1876
😭😭😭😭 This is sad!!! Aloha oe Queen, this explains why the locals nowadays HATE the military and the Haole 😓 I'll always be there to support you my Hawaiian Ohana!! Alofas, teine Samoa!! THIS IS WRONG!!!!!
Hard to believe the U.S., do that to Hawaii and seeing that guy nearly coming to tears, i nearly broke down and cry too, and wow the Queen her heart and everything was broken because of the overthrow, but if it's money to be had and important of the location well the islands was watch big time.
No that flag was not cut up into ribbons. Dayne Aipoalani has it on Kauai, passed down through the line of the Alii. The flag is shown to groups from time to time. I have seen it myself.
This makes me cry....my husband is Hawaiian Samoan of the Fonoti and Paau families (they are of royalty the Fonoti part anyway) and my future kids will have to learn why they will no longer be princes and princesses to the islands like how we care for the islands our whole family does... they will see their names everywhere and their family and their people and they wont ever have that connection because of how the island monarchs were taken over by the American intruders
According to Prof. Dr. Hermann Mückler (Institute for Social and Cultural Anthropology / Vienna University, Austria) a specialist in Polynesian anthropology, history and religions, who was in Hawai'i numerous times, Queen Lili Uokalani NEVER signed a resignation document. In this university Pacific affairs have been studied for more than 60 years. De iure Hawai'i is an occupied territory even now 2021, although it became a US-"state" in 1957. There are several independence movements, rarely mentioned in anglocentric media or technical devices. Understandable, it goes against the mainstream political trends and interests. In case Mückler is wrong, it would be right to cite and show the so-called resignation "document" and open a free discussion about the issue.
I as a Chrisitan white American ask for forgivness from America, missionaries and all who have sinned against the Queen, the Hawaiian peope, and God himself, in Jesus name I confess, repent and ask for forgivness Blessings Leslie
@John Kekoa Your small group of secessionist friends and conspiracy theorists have a very tiny and impossible chance of defeating the U.S.,.via politics or military action. Most Hawaiians love being part of the United States. 😄🇺🇸
By no means do I advocate the economic greed of the sugar plantation owners and course of events leading up to and including the U.S. annexation of Hawaii. For those of you interested in exercising a little bit of critical thinking skills, and actually learning more of what occurred, I recommend the book "Pacific Gibraltar" by Dr. William M. Morgan. A ten minute video will only give you a cursory and short-sighted understanding of that period of history. As a single reference, "Pacific Gibraltar" is an extremely comprehensive work detailing a great many of the external/internal factors and events leading up through the annexation. Dr. Morgan also includes the strategic interests of several other global powers who also had their eye on seizing Hawaii for its strategic location. So for all the bandwagon U.S. haters: If the U.S. had not annexed Hawaii, rest assured that one of the other existing global imperial powers would have undoubtedly done so.
+Lexngton Green annexation was not the only option. the United States already had a very strong presents in Hawaii. the annexation of Hawaii was strategic in the control of the pacific. trading one evil for another doesn't make it any better and is a poor argument to reason.
+Aaron Ahana - I am grateful for your comments, and I agree completely. Unfortunately, when I submitted my original comments, I did not have the time to go into detail with surrounding circumstances of other options (ie. serve as a protectorate with access to utilizing Pearl Harbor, and in exchange provide benefits like reduced/eliminated tariffs on imports in order to help the Hawaiian economy which was going through a depression at the time, et. al.). You are correct that trading one annexing country for another doesn't make things any better, particularly if you feel subjugated under both. Neither does giving preferred options for annexing country argue or imply justification of the act. Nowhere in my closing comment did I insinuate that U.S. annexation was justified since one of several other nations would have done so. I believe the U.S. was clearly not justified because, like the war with Mexico in 1846, U.S. expansionist politicians were determined to take advantage of a weaker sovereign nation that had limited means to resist. There is an art to diplomacy with equal dialogue and respect for national sovereignty which was clearly not exercised in this case with Hawaii and the queen. So if it wasn't the U.S. to annex Hawaii, all the commenters on this page would be spewing just as much disdain, if not more perhaps, on some other nation. I don't have time to venture into the socio-economic benefits that Hawaii currently receives as a U.S. state. I would like to "hope," however from my naïve perspective, that life is currently not unbearable as a state. I'll say again, that does not mean annexation was justified. With regard to the other nations, France, England, and particularly Japan all had interests in Hawaii. The U.S. even butted heads with Germany who was prowling the Pacific for acquisition of other various southwest and central Pacific islands during that period. No one can say how things would have turned out for the future of Hawaii if Germany or Japan would have claimed the islands (considering later World War events). I suspect things would have been more dreary.Please forgive my excessive blathering herein. Thank you again for sharing your perspective.
Your logic is sound, though the fact that Hawaii is now a state is a political ploy by the government to stabilize control of the Hawaii. I by no mean disagree that life in Hawaii isn't a horrible place for Hawaiians but with that said Hawaiians are still not considered the indigenous people of the islands, and still have not been granted the acknowledgement due. The statement that Hawaii was better off being annexed was implied in your comment and made more obvious with your ending comment to "Haters" of the US. I for one don't hate the United States it is my country and I believe we have done so much in benefit of others, but again acknowledgment to indigenous rights are due and deserved. its an eerie situation when you realize almost every ethnic group who has in some way been taken over by the Untied States even know suffer the affects (in reference to native Americans, Alaskan natives etc.) it is not about adaptation or assimilation, the lost of identity can still be felt even through the generations.
+Aaron Ahana - Awesome feedback. Thank you. Interesting input with regard to "acknowledgement of indigenous rights" not being made. That is a subject matter which I am sure has much depth. Also interesting is that you might perceive my first comment to imply that Hawaii was "better off annexed." The point of my first comment was to provide insight into a very detailed and objective book that offers immense historical background of how European/Asian peoples impacted the culture and native population of Hawaii from the early 1800s through to its annexation under the U.S. It's not all gum drops and lollipops, but rather devastating as it also describes the tragic near decimation of the native population due to exposure to new bacteria, sickness and disease brought by the newcomers. Minister Stevens, as a diplomatic representative of the U.S., should have been skewered with his big-money plantation co-conspirators. Kudos to President Grover Cleveland (staunchly anti-expansionist) who, upon taking office, tried to restore Queen Liliuokalani and immediately fired Stevens for his actions. I offered "Pacific Gibraltar" for those who really desire to dig in to the details, as opposed to leaving your education to the content of an eleven minute video that can only provide a very limited history. The video itself, though a good basic overview of Queen Liliuokalani and the annexation, occasionally presents slightly incomplete information. Sometimes, incomplete information has a tendency to inaccurately skew a viewer's understanding on very complex historical events and periods. Once again, greatly appreciate your comments Aaron. Good day!
I can liken your comments to reading a textbook in length and information haha! factors to which brought the Hawaiian to this place in history is much complex. agreed individuals might draw a better understanding with details leading to the inevitable. a short video is hardly the forum to accomplish a greater understanding of the situation (then again this is RUclips after all). Detailed circumstances though important, does not negate the eventual outcome of annexation by the United States Government. In the end it was always political strategy. a leg up over the competition. Very much enjoyed your comments. thanks for the input.
"it was as if the elements recognised that the kingdom was no more" Nature knows who looks after her n who destroys her. They eventually get what they deserve. Moe mai ra e te Kuini o Hawai'i. Mā te Atua koe hei manāki, tai noa atu kia tātou katoa. ❤️
My ancestors went through similar things, but not me personally. I have, however, lost everything and had to start over several times But even that experience pales in comparisson to losing a country and its heritage. I wish Hawai'i could still be its own sovereign nation. I also wish the Native Americans would be given back what was taken from them on the Mainland. We should change Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples Day, too. How do we begin?
To any Hawaiians reading this: On behalf of all fellow Americans, I am very sorry. It disgusts me to think this is how we treated the people of Hawaii. It’s a terrible thing. It was not our place to take over an innocent country just for their resources with no consideration of tradition and the importance of Hawaiian culture. We will teach this to the new generation and what we did will never be forgotten.
@@crazy7131 Queen Lili'uokalani tried to prorogate the legislature, abrogate the existing constitution, unilaterally create her own constitution, strengthen her autocratic powers and defend her revolution with military force (which was highly illegal and unconstitutional). Some of her royal subjects wanted a new constitution (because she arranged for the petition drive with her political activist groups). Previously, she failed multiple times to amend the existing constitution... so she attempted a brazen, stupid and illegal power grab that backfired badly. Some people wanted to maintain the monarchy, some wanted a republic and some wanted annexation. And the rest is history.
This video was full of historical inaccuracies, half truths and propaganda. Did you think that this video discussed everything? There is so much left unsaid. Queen Lili'uokalani attempted an illegal and unconstitutional power grab. She tried to promulgate the legislature, abrogate the existing constitution, unilaterally create her own constitution, strengthen her autocratic powers and defend her revolution with her royal forces. It's funny (and not surprising) that this video doesn't talk about what she did. She even admitted to this in her own book and her testimony to Commissioner Morgan.
@John Freddy Even Queen Lili'uokalani admitted in her own formal testimony to Commissioner Blount and Morgan and also in her OWN book, _Hawaii's Story,_ that she attempted to unilaterally declare a surprise, brand new constitution and use her Royal Guard to suppress any opposition. *Queen Lili'uokalani:* _I told them it was my intention to promulgate a new constitution..._ _At 12pm, I prorogued the legislature..._ _Early in January I mentioned to Captain Nowlein of the household guards, and Mr. Wilson the marshall, my intentions to promulgate a new constitution, and to prepare themselves to quell any riot or outbreak from the opposition. They assured me they would be ready; and I gave strict injunctions of secrecy..._ HOW exactly did the U.S. military overthrow the monarchy? Brah, it sounds like you have reading comprehension issues. Queen Lili'uokalani messed around, and found out.😉
@John Freddy Kamehameha V overthrew the government in 1864. He prorogated the legislature, abrogated the 1852 Constitution, unilaterally created his own constitution and strengthened his autocratic powers (removed checks and balances, weakened power sharing and strengthened the king to be more like an absolute monarch), which was unconstitutional and illegal. Sound familiar? Queen Lili'uokalani tried to do the same thing. First, she tried to ammend the existing 1887 Constitution, but she repeatedly failed. Her supporters wanted her to do the same as Kamehameha V and just 'proclaim' a new constitution. She drafted the Constitution of 1893, but her Ministers wouldn't sign it because it was illegal and would cause civil unrest (i.e. riots and/or rebellion). Some of her ministers informed her political opponents about her scheme... and the rest is history. The Queen never submitted her Constitution for approval by the Legislature. She just wanted to proclaim the old one was dead and HER new one was the new law of the land, which was very illegal. It was a reckless power grab that cost her the throne. To be clear, the Native Hawaiian royalists were the first to make illegal, unconstitutional power grabs. The Constitution of 1864 (Kamehameha V), 1887 (Hawaiian League), 1893 (proposed Lili'uokalani) and 1894 (Committee of Safety) were technically illegal, unconstitutional and the result of a passive/active revolution. They didn't follow the legal process of making amendments. Unfortunately, the royalists failed to regain power during the Wilcox Revolution. And the rest is history.
@John Freddy So you acknowledge that Queen Lili'uokalani attempted to make an illegal and unconstitutional power grab which promoted her own overthrow. Cool. We're at least on the same page now.
The suffering has not ended. Even now rich are completely gutting Hawaii. My relatives are barely getting by. We took my grandmother on her last trip back to Hawaii since it’s getting harder for her to travel and she was deeply saddened by how much it’s changed.
The overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii began with the coup d'état of January 17, 1893 on the island of Oahu, leading to the end of the indigenous, hereditary monarchs. SAD!!!!!
This is a damned shame. I will use this brilliantly produced documentary to share with my students. My hope is that through knowledge, we can avoid the grievous mistakes of the past in our present world.
With that type of mentality, you sir must be a great teacher. Mahalo nui loa for not only spreading hawaiian history but also for just broadening your students minds
I am from Argentina; during the first 20 years of the nineteenth century a corsair war was waged against the Spanish Empire throughout the world; among the places raided by the corsairs was the Phillippines.In the course of such a war the captain that commanded the ship arrived in the Kingdom of Hawaii and the King recognized the independence at that time of the United Provinces of El Río de la Plata.
As Americans and as Europeans, you folks CANNOT understand OUR (Kanaka Maoli) pain. We are so different than ANY, any other peoples in the world. Our elders, our Kings, and all our leaders were not full of greed. They never profited from anything, instead giving ALL their love, and and derived profits from the international trade back to the people to be shared. Our love for one another had never been understood by all you foreigners, and to this day you think Aloha and Love are one in the same. Our love never came from Christianity, be do not trace our roots to Adam and Eve. We still have our own beginnings and Gods, Lono and Wakea. You will never understand because our story never gets published. The United States in its greed and at the greed of McKinley through Obama (who knows better but has shunned his Hawaiian Kingdom birth rights, and through Biden, ILLEGALLY occupy our STILL RECOGNIZED KINGDOM. Like your forefathers England/Brittan, the "new" GREEDY people who came to America came with the same thought: destroy any country in front of them, steal the land, and wipe out the civilized people and culture wherever they went. That is what they want; your leaders have stolen our land, tried to kill us off, tried to hide our culture, and want so badly to erase the Hawaiian by inter marriage, and eliminating us as Heinz-57 people. BTW, at the true ending of this video, the waters turning red, like a RED TIDE, this was true but has happened many times before. It is a phenomenal and natural event that happened when our beloved leaders died. I'm glad that was included. Please educate yourself about how the World Court (Geneva and the Court of the World at the Hague, The Netherlands) stands by our Kingdom after hearing our recent case. When you come to Hawaii for fun and folly, please learn our plight and history as well. The USA must give us our country back; if we fail it is on us, but Hawaii is not a legal State according to World Court Law.
@John Freddy The United States wasn't behind the Revolution of 1887. The Hawaiian League consistent of Hawaiian citizens who opposed Kalākaua's corrupt regime. King Kalākaua wasn't physically forced to sign the 1887 Constitution. His political enemies _threatened_ to overthrow him if he didn't make political concessions. His political opponents didn't storm Palace 'Iolani and force him to sign a new constitution. Kalākaua had a weak government. He couldn't defend against their intimidation tactics. Instead of directly dealing with his problem via political negotiation/compromise, police response or military action, he asked his international allies (United States, Great Britain, France, Japan, and Portugal) to help him, but they advised that he agree to the terms set by the Hawaiian League. He capitulated. No one physically put a gun to his head or bayonet to his throat. He conceded in order to save his throne. He didn't assert his authority and defend his government. Kalākaua was already a timid ruler and acted like a figurehead before the _Revolution of 1887_ even happened. Historically, there have been many civil/uncivil protests/riots/rebellions/revolutions that have changed politics, policy and government. The Right to Revolution goes all the way back to John Locke and even earlier. By its nature, every revolution is 'illegal' from the perspective of the side who lost.
@John Freddy There were many reasons why the rebels overthrew the monarchy. The Hawaiian Kingdom had experienced a great deal of social, economic and political unrest. There was a lot of political fighting. The Treaty of Reciprocity 1875 made plantation owners and the Hawaiian Kingdom both a lot of money. In 1874, Hawai'i generated $1.8M in exports. By 1890, it was $13.3M (an increase of over 700%). Then it went downhill. The U.S. Tariff Act of 1890 caused an economic depression in Hawai'i. The Kalākaua reign was considered corrupt and fiscally irresponsible. He had a new palace built. 'Iolani Palace was originally budgeted for $50K, but it ballooned to almost $350K (because the King wanted more opulence). In 1883, his coronation ceremony exceeded $50K. In 1886, his birthday jubilee was $75K. Kalākaua was a royal playboy who burned through money. Kalākaua was accused of taking large bribes for opium trade licences. Politically, he tried to create a Polynesian Confederacy and even make Hawai'i a Japanese Protectorate. This was all very controversial. The Hawaiian League intimidated Kalākaua and forced him to accept a new constitution. Then Queen Lili'uokalani made her attempt at a power grab to claw back power for the monarchy. And then she was overthrown in a counter-revolution.
May I ask please, was The Ali'is forsaken by the Hawaiian Deities like Pele for turning towards Christianity? I hear all the chanting to the Hawaiian Deities but there was no help? Even though the Volcano erupted?
7:49 You can hear the sorrow when he refers to the Hawaiian monarchy as "tyrants"... "When the Hawaiian flag was lowered... It was said that it was cut into small little 2 to 3 inch ribbons and given out as tokens of remembrance... to the sons and daughters of the missionary families... So that they could keep those... as little tokens... of their great victory over the Hawaiian kingdom and the end of the tyranny of the Hawaiian monarchy."
Such an important video for all the people of Hawaii to see. Should be shown on the flight to all Hawaiian islands just in case people forgot what really went happen.
how sad for what happened to the hawaiian isn't it sad the american's has taken what they did..taking over everything as well as their king and the queen..
This is just si sad, as a student never learning this just saddens me that Americans have the audacity to take over an island that wishes them no harm and have done nothing to them. They visit their island and force THEIR QUEEN to abdicate. This is cruel, and they were forbidden to do their sacred traditions, for what. This is just sad. I am disappointed as a Filipino knowing that our people have agreed to the idea of an annexation.
The queen of Hawaii was very selfless and caring towards her people , it's very unfortunate how she had put up with so much pain and suffering yet she only cared for her people rather then herself
She was a true hero👸🏝🏖
Arrowinaknee 277 She was trying to take power away from those who had oppressed the native peoples. She cared for them, and when she was deposed they staged a counter revolution to put her back on the throne. The Hawaiian people did not want to be part of the US.
Arrowinaknee 277 wrong
Arrowinaknee 277 shut up you dumb fucking troll
Arrowinaknee 277 stupid culture vulture
Arrowinaknee 277 seriously how dumb can you be to not know basic history so stupid
I am sadden by this injustice. American History school books carried less than a paragraph of Hawaii's takeover... breaks my heart that greed destroyed the Hawaiian Monarchy and imprisoned their lovely Queen. To the beautiful Hawwiian people, I am very sorry that this happened to your Nation.
Its always amazing to me how many injustices are left out of American school books. Its as if they want to sweep tragedy under the rug and pat themselves on the back for violent victories. :(
didn't you know? _History is written by the victors_ -Winston Churchill
do you know, that Germany & Japan NEVER said "hey that didn't happen" they are ashamed of their past & Know they Started world war Two!
MetalHeart8787 alas President Harry Truman the next newly elected president ordered the enola gay (B-52) to drop the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima and a few days later Nagasaki which ironically WWII IN THE PACIFIC came to an end when Emperor Hirohito finally surrendering to the US in 1945.
sgkeels Just like the Royalty of Africa so stop crying.
I am in tears after watching this...I am from a Caribbean island and though our story is quite different, I can most definitely empathize...I think in Hawaii's case it's worse that they had their own identity and sovereignty stolen simply because of greed.
Thalia Ram its called eye for an eye and the supreme group wins. Welcome to modernization. Sorry. Losses will occur
The supreme group seems to have one too many problems. Greed, Feelings of superiority, Racism etc
At least it became a state not like Puerto Rico stuck in a injustice limbo
Dan Palmer No problem ,until a more superior group emerges.....until such time the superior group reins!
Worse than the Caribbean experience? The native Caribs were slaughtered and replaced with enslaved Africans. The Caribbean Islands were gigantic concentration camps were people were bred and worked to death
America pretty much caused an extinction of an entire race... Hawaii only has about 15% of full native hawaiians left. The rest are tourists....
On top of what we have done during the Manifest Destiny. Yeah.
Boo hoo I guess. Inferior cultures sometimes go by the wayside.
Monster Hesh. ignorant haole
White ppl did that
kevin no, it's the elites that pull strings from the shadows.. we are all slaves to this shadow power...
The United States flat took Hawaii by force and literally at gun point.
Google User, not really true if you bother to do complete research. The one who flat "took Hawaii by force" was King Kamehameha - the guy whose "royal family" the U.S. kicked out. Let me guess, you don't even know the first thing about all the islanders murdered in the thousands by King Kamehameha?
HellionHQ Dumb fckn america took us at gun point
ShaedenGoesFishing, The U.S. never went around shooting Hawaiians, whereas King Kamehameha went out and conquered the independent island chiefdoms at gunpoint and murdered thousands of non-Hawaiian (i.e. non-Big Island) islanders. Then he didn't even have the decency to let the Oahu locals bury their dead. Their bones littered the beaches for decades and the "Native Hawaiians" didn't do a thing about it. Oh, let me guess - you didn't know about that part of Hawaii's history, huh? The hypocrisy of Native Hawaiians would be comical if it wasn't so pathetic.
@@HellionHQ And America sponsored it by supplying the hardware and intel. lmao.
@@zumaanandrade3486 You're basically an idiot unworthy of further reply.
I felt overwhelming sadness when I visited Iolani Palace and entered the room where the Queen's quilt is displayed
Same in hindsight while just visiting Hawaii with only my mom...
She was imprisoned in her own Palace by white business men.
same. I could barely look in that room. Her sadness still palpable.
America never changes its ways does it they seem to be good at it.
We visited the palace in 2021. Anyone going to Honolulu should visit this beautiful piece of history.
That bit when the man stars crying... The injustice of those words is simply too much to bear :'( My deepest condolences to the people of Hawai'i, may heaven undo the great harm that the western world perpetrated against you.
To the Kingdom of Hawai'i and all those who ever fought against the injustices of western hegemony, my respects.
guiamaro97, the Hawaiian Kingdom was erected on the crushed, broken, murdered, and violated people of the independent island chiefdoms which King Kamehameha conquered TOTALLY AGAINST THEIR WILL. The U.S. didn't kill anyone, so take your misplaced, naive "righteous indignation" and go home.
HellionHQ you go home stop commenting on comments that don't agree with America again get the Fuck OUTTA here you brainwashed clown
Japan fought the hardest against Western imperialist hegemony, and the irony is most Americans will slander them for their brave defence of the Asia-Pacific region. It goes to show you, the winner of wars carries the greatest influence on the minds of future generations.
I support restoration of hawaiis monarchy and I'm American. I'm so ashamed of our actions in hawaii
Hawaiians are Americans.
Aidanator 800 with an entirely separate culture that was stripped away from them for a long time.
+Redfire 281 The Hawaiians came from Polynesia and are not indigenous to the Islands. Nobody owns the earth
Yes because monarchy’s are clearly the best form of government.
@@aidanator8008 Hawaiians are not Americans. They're Hawaiians
Long live the memory of Queen Lili'uokalani - God Bless the Kingdom of Hawaii
She was an amazing woman. Her country was stolen by missionaries.
+gtapolice1000 she came from a long line of chiefs and her family along with the help of the missionaries made Hawaii a wealthy kingdom until the USA touched it , why are your trying to belittle her and her kingdom, the missionaries children overthrow her for more money why are your trying to white wash every comment?
They did not believe themselves to be sinners until missionaries told them that.
Christina Archer it’s called a Kingdom
Christina Archer we was a kingdom
Christina Archer she was dispossessed because she was trying to take power away from the parliament and give it back to the monarchy. In my opinion amazing woman don’t try to take power away from their own people.
Very sad what the United States did to Hawaii. This certainly wasn't our finest moment in history.
David R Boulton don't worry there is more
David R Boulton, so was King Kamehameha's bloody conquest of the islands and his murder of thousands of islanders who didn't want him ruling them a "happy moment" to you? Because that's how the Hawaiian Kingdom came to power before the U.S. displaced it. Funny how NOBODY talks about the brutality, violence, and murder that Kamehameha used to gain control of Hawaii, but, oh, the U.S. took control without any violence and it's somehow worse????
MR Moon - I dare you to try doing that yourself. Very bad things will happen to you and anyone who helps you.
@Doesnt Matter, you call the mass murder of independent natives in Hawaii by a tyrant like Kamehameha "personal conflict within yourselves"? That doesn't change the facts, does it? And the facts are that you "Hawaiians", who weren't a single people in the first place before Kamehameha invaded, can't cry and bitch about the U.S. taking control of Hawaii by force or whatever while you venerate a militaristic conqueror who forced his will on the independent peoples of the islands and "unified" them when they didn't want his "unification". Drop the hypocritical bullshit already.
Doesnt Matter, and fuck Hawaii's racist brown supremacists. I already lived to see their downfall. And the whole "sovereignty movement" will fail, because I've personally noticed more and more white mainlanders becoming aware of just how racist the Hawaiians are and you will NOT get their respect or sympathy through hatred. Forget about it.
This saddens my heart still to know that we kanaka maole was grossly outnumbered and a whole nation stolen by greed.Thank you for sharing this video.It's very nicely done and told. Mahalo nui.
mauiokalani outnumbered and outsmarted. Your people didn’t even fight to protect your queen. Hahaha no pride and no honor in Hawaiians.
Haole Boy bruh do some research, she literally told the people not to resort to violence 😂 if anything, it was extremely honorable for them to respect the Queen’s words and wish...
This is very sad. The story is very true and very sad. I have lived in Hawai'i for a year now. I never knew any of this before we came here. But now I do know and I fully embrace the Kingdom of Hawai'i. Ua mau ke ea o ka aina i ka pono. Liked and saved.
Aloha to Queen Lili'uokalani, everyone else responsible for this documentary, and HawaiiView !!!! I appreciate so much being
educated on how the kingdom of Hawaii without bloodshed being shed; was finally annexed to the U.S.A. I feel sad and
understand why native hawaiians feel this way. I was born and raised here. Gratefully, Robert S.J. Hu August 27, 2020.
My Queen we will always remember you.. mahalo
This is exactly what happened to us Moroccans. France took our king and sent him away to Madagascar and placed a new king. Morocco was all filled with police, but we had a plan. Women would put guns in watermelons and bread and fun fact my grandma was there and her mother hid her from the police under a blanket, women would give the guns to their husbands. We fought until we got back our king. (fact) the police found about our plan so they took a man to prison and threatened him but he wouldn't snitch but they kept trying till the man killed himself for his country.
Same, we filipinos too went through a horrible exprience and even forcing their culture on us...
@@hushperse I agree but we didn’t go through nearly as much
@@hushperse interesting name you have considering your comment.
Wow!!
That is exactly what happened to us Hawaii
I, as a Maori, know that Hawaii is our brother and sisters and we felt the pain when this happened
How wonderfully made. Yes, I can relate to the impact on my heart and soul, our people, and aina; all that is Hawai'i at the core from alpha to omega. Mahalo nui loa for producing a deeply moving account of the richly woven facts.
I feel sorry for my brothers and sisters of Hawaii I wish Hawaii gained back they're country just like SAMOA. Samoa was ruled by the England then Germany then New Zealand in the 60s Samoa got they're country back and went independent sadly America owns half of Samoa which is split into two. America Samoa their flag is:🇦🇸 and Western Samoa who are independent their flag is:🇼🇸. This causes us to have drama between the two saying that the American Samoans were richer and better than the western Samoans but we were all the same just ruled under different people it's sad what the Europeans have done to natives of the world
moesha pempengco ]
Similar to the Virgin Islands
+HellionHQ What is your problem with the Islands?? you are even not a native American, so shut the fuck
lol4loc4, you can't even form a proper sentence, so why don't you "shut the fuck"? Idiot.
HellionHQ Omg not you again FUCK off Zionist peace if shit you nothing the devil has special for you again GET OUT brainwashed clown
You know I am part hawaiin. This video made me cry a littel bit. I have much respect for my ansesters.
+Mr_Swedish I have respect for your ansesters too. I am taking a History class at Ashford and I really enjoy this class but it makes me upset how the US were such bullies and forcing countries to live a certain way WOW! But a beautiful women in Power like Lili' uokalani to me is such a beautiful thing hell back during that time women weren't aloud to do anything, I tip my hat off to that women gone but never forgotten for what she stood for.
IloveAlb1 Thank you,
Would you want Hawaii to be free ? I'm not Hawaiian but I want it to
Caleb Rodregez yes
+IloveAlb1 LONG LIVE THE QUEEN , LONG LIVE THE QUEENDOM
I live in Hawaii, as an immigrant. The Queen and all the monarchy live on in the hearts of the Hawaiians. The overthrow of their government will never be forgotten. Some continue the fight for sovereignty.
Thank you so much for posting this. It was very well done.
Long live Her Majesty Queen Liliuokalani!
Hawaii had a very beautiful queen.We will always remember her.
I am crying right now, I think all of us Pacific Islanders went through the same fate. Palau🇵🇼 was under Spain, German, and Japan, I feel what Hawaiians been through. Hawaiians, Us Pacifika have each others back. We are one Family, #micronesian #melanesian #polynesian
America should make sincere apology to Hawaiian, Eskimo, Native American, Mexican, Spanish, Canadian, South American and all over the world.
Mexico and South America killed off natives too but 2 wrongs don't make a right so I get it
+Caleb Rodregez it's because America told them to
+Ash Ketchum well Before Mexico was officially a nation Spain had already had a reputation for war with the maya,inca and Aztec
+Caleb Rodregez oh
+Caleb Rodregez idk then XD
I feel very empathetic towards this story. If you're Hawaiian and reading this I'm sorry about what happened as a Welsh person I understand. The taking of someomes.language and traditions is the worst humiliation and it's stripping away their identity I just wanna say fight with everything you have youll only regret it if you don't teach your children your language and traditions don't let them die out.
i’m hawaiian but i’m not really disappointed of the annexation, i also came from american roots but yea it was kind of a sad event
In 5th grade, we were studying Liliuokalani. I didn’t know who she was or the background. There was a picture of her and me and other classmates colored all over her. We thought it was just a joke, but it wasn’t. The next day, my teacher got mad at me because she was born in Hawaii. She told us the story of Liliuokalani and I almost cried. I have now learned my lesson and won’t do it ever again.
it really saddens me that we are not taught about any of this on the main land being on Oahu has really made me see all the struggles that the Hawaiians had to go through with lands that belong to them. Being of Native America decent i just wanted to send my love to my brothers and sisters.
The revolution of January 17, 1893 was caused by Queen Liliuokalani's attempt to prorogate the legislature, unilaterally create a new constitution (without the constitutional power to do so), promulgate this new constitution with a sudden declaration (surprise!) and use the military to suppress any opposition to her power grab. On January 14, she was ready to sign and proclaim the new laws. She wrote to Blount that the "members of the diplomatic corps had been invited; also the members of the supreme bench and members of the legislature, besides a committee of the Hui Kalaiaina." She also told Blount that she instructed her guards and military to be ready to suppress any challenge (riots, rebellion, etc) from her opposition: "They assured me they would be ready, and I gave strict injunctions of secrecy." The Queen had been secretly plotting a revolution to overthrow the government and reestablish an absolute monarchy.
Then everyone found about her 'secret' plan. Everything went downhill fast for her. People weren't going to curtsy, sit idly and let her smile and wave as she led a revolution. Her opposition mobilized, organized and overthrew her with their own revolution. And the rest is history.
Like I said, Queen Lili instigated her own overthrow, despite the advice of her own cabinet and supporters. She was an inexperienced, naive leader who thought she could make sweeping (illegal) changes via royal proclamation. Governor Cleghorn was a royalist, ally and _brother-in-law_ of Queen Liliuokalani. He was angry and disappointed by her plot to overthrow the government and failure to listen to counsel. On January 28, 1893, he wrote "I have never given the Queen anything but good advice. If she had followed my advice, she would have been firm on the throne, and Hawaiian Independence safe, but she has turned out a very stubborn woman and was not satisfied to Reign but wished to Rule." Queen Lili kicked a hornets nest and was stung by her own arrogance. She cost the country its independence.
American Minister Stevens was following the instructions of his predecessor, Minister Miller, who received instructions from the Secretary of State of the first _President Cleveland_ Administration. Cleveland was president during the Bayonet Constitution of 1887. Secretary of State Thomas F. Bayard sent written instructions to then American Minister George W. Merrill that if another revolution happens in Hawaii, then they must protect American commerce, lives and property. Bayard clearly stated that, "the assistance of the officers of our Government vessels, if found necessary, will therefore be promptly afforded to promote the reign of law and respect for orderly government in Hawaii."After the revolution that lead to the Bayonet Constitution, _British_ Minister Wodehouse requested that the Americans keep a warship docked in Hawaiian port in case another revolution happened. In July 1889, there was a rebellion and Merrill ordered the deployment of marines and sailors to protect Americans. John L. Stevens (had replaced Merrill) and followed those official instructions during the overthrow of 1893.
The American soldiers were peacekeepers who didn't participate in any government building raids, patrol the streets, fire any shots or provide any material support to the insurgents. Often, the Americans would land, come ashore and practice military drills (prior to the overthrow). During the 1893 revolution, the soldiers marched past Iolani Palace, lowered their flags to show neutrality and saluted the Queen. These are hardly aggressive actions. The Americans then remained in their bunkers and did absolutely nothing because no violence broke out against American interests. There was no invasion or military occupation. The monarchy was overthrown by a homegrown coup of 1,100-1,600 insurgents (who were citizens and royal subjects), Queen Liliuokalani surrendered and abdicated her power WITHOUT fighting to defend her country from internal, domestic threats, which was her constitutional duty as a monarch.
I felt so sorry for the people of Hawaii. I understand as few countries tried to take over Philippines as well...Our ancestors fought back that till this days we still have our land of birth, the Philippines. I am hoping someday everything in Hawaii will be restored.
What sucks & makes that highly unlikely is that majority of us remaining are just too ignorant to our own culture. The hawaiian language is basically a foreign language in Hawaii, need I say more?😔
Did I hear somebody say, "Let's make America great again?" I am going to puke.
America and Hawaii is built on dead natives and stolen culture.
@@SidVacant69 and their cultures were beautiful :(
@@alexilsley897 They still are beautiful ❤️
@@SidVacant69 Just like other countries in the World. Don't be a snowflake.
@@SidVacant69 but the thing is America is built on multiple cultures, no matter where
May God help us to restore our GREAT KINGDOM!!!! And Avenge our Royalty... God bless this Kingdom!!!!!
Hawaiian Fishing Won’t happen because Hawaiians are a minority in Hawaii.
God Bless America 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🔥🔥🔥🇺🇸🔥🇺🇸🔥🇺🇸🔥🇺🇸🤩🇺🇸🔥.LET THE SHITTIEST COUNTRY BURN IN HELL FOREVER
Tito Torres We make up half the population DUMB FUCK, i know because im a 50% Hawaiian native that actually LIVES IN HAWAII YOU PRICK
Hawaiian Fishing bruh help me finish god bless America plz.Also I thought u were talking to me but preach tell the haoles the truth
Ua mau ke ea o kaaina i ka pono o hawaii
Aloha aina
jchyld ‘Olelo Hawai‘i ‘oe?
Same story happened here in Samoa, From "The Cry of Mata'afa" . . . One of Sāmoa's sounding texts sadly forgotten
Then the great guns of the American warships and the British warships shelled the town of Apia and the Mountain of Vaea, and sent armed men ashore to hold the town. After this there was much fighting and many of my people were killed and wounded by the guns which fire many bullets, like the drops of rain in a heavy shower. Some of the white officers and men were slain also, and for this I was very sorrowful, for I desired not that any should be killed. Many times when the white soldiers were marching along, my people were on each side of them unseen, and could have killed many of them, but they let them passed unharmed. Then the British warships proceeded up and down the coast of Upolu and Savai'i, shelling many towns and villages, none of which could defend themselves, for the people in them had no thought of fighting, being nearly all old men, women, children and pastors. These were compelled to seek refuge in the bush and in the churches; but even these sacred buildings were not safe, some of them being pierced by shells and bullets, and there was great trouble and fears amongst the people. Then white officers came ashore in small streamers and boats, landing Sāmoan warriors, British Consul being with the officers, and carrying a sword and a revolver. The white officers commanded the Sāmoans to burn down the houses in towns and villages, and they did so, leaving on pastors' house unburned. Many things were burned in the houses. They likewise destroyed many plantations, and they destroyed many very large and valuable boats, the building of which had cost many thousands of dollars. Towns and villages, the old men, the women, and the children were compelled to take shelter in the bush, residing in poor huts, which were not waterproof, and were in unhealthy situations. They were also compelled to subsist on unwholesome and unsuitable food. In consequence of these things, many of these old men, women and children have sickened and died, causing great sorrow and distress in almost every town and village.
(Signed)
J.Mata'afa
Amalie, Upolu
Sāmoa
16 August 1899
My family and I just got back from Waikiki Hawaii for Thanksgiving. The experience and memories will last a lifetime. Mahalo for your hospitality..the people are so nice there..despite their history. The Chief's Luau was a privilege and treat My family is of Native descent here in NC..Haliwa Saponi..which are descendants of Iroquois. Aloha to the ppl of the S. Pacific islands from your extended family brothers and sisters from the southeast.
In 1959 when Alaska and Hawaii both became states i was told something by a matriarch of an Amercan Indian family. I was a know it all about absolutely nothing. I had couple of class mate that were Amerinds. The grandmother told us one day in 1959 that what was happening and being put into history books about both Alaska and Hawaii, don't you believe the stories, 'cause they were written by politicians. Several decades later, when I grew up, I was given a book to read.
It was Queen Lili'uokalani's book. It opened my eyes to the gun deplomacy of my government.
The wordsof my friends granmother flooded back into mind.
Rich, did you actually read Queen Lili'uokalani's book???? Queen Lili'uokalani admitted in HER OWN BOOK (same book you are talking about), Hawaii's Story, that she tried to make a surprise declaration of her own constitution. From her own book and words:
*Queen Lili'uokalani:* _I told them it was my intention to promulgate a new constitution..._
_At 12pm, I prorogued the legislature..._
_Early in January I mentioned to Captain Nowlein of the household guards, and Mr. Wilson the marshall, my intentions to promulgate a new constitution, and to prepare themselves to quell any riot or outbreak from the opposition. They assured me they would be ready; and I gave strict injunctions of secrecy..._
This same testimony was also recorded in the Morgan Report. I repeat, the Queen wrote a book and also testified to Commissioner Morgan that she secretly plotted to declare a brand new, surprise constitution and use her royal guard to suppress her opposition. From her lips to your ears. Not very smart of her. She attempted an illegal and unconstitutional power grab that blew up in her face. She triggered her own overthrow.
@John Freddy Every revolution, by definition, is illegal:
- Kamehameha V illegally abrogated the 1840 constitution and replaced with one that he design and magically proclaimed. Illegal. But nobody made a huge opposition to his power play. Revolution of 1864.
- Hawaiian League pressured Kalākaua to make political concessions, or be overthrown. Illegal. But Kalākaua was a weak leader who folded like an omelette. He didn't defend his power. Revolution of 1887.
- Queen Lili'uokalani tried to do the same as Kamehameha V. Illegal. But, this time, her political opponents, Committee of Safety, opposed her and overthrew her instead. Revolution of 1893. Illegal.
- Robert Wilcox tried to lead a counter-revolution to reinstate Queen Lili'uokalani. Revolution of 1895. Illegal. The Republic of Hawaii suppressed the rebellion, cemented their power and further legitimized their new government.
- American Colonists rebelled against the British Empire. ILLEGAL. If they lost the revolution, then many rebels would've been imprisoned and executed.
I hope that clears things up.
@@sunnysied713your a demon... a wyt demon... your turn is coming...
Hawaiian by Birth/Heart. Our "Queen Lili'uokalani" will always be remembered! Ua Mau Ke Ea O ka Aina I ka Pono
The revolution of January 17, 1893 was caused by Queen Liliuokalani's attempt to prorogate the legislature, unilaterally create a new constitution (without the constitutional power to do so), promulgate this new constitution with a sudden declaration (surprise!) and use the military to suppress any opposition to her power grab. On January 14, she was ready to sign and proclaim the new laws. She wrote to Blount that the "members of the diplomatic corps had been invited; also the members of the supreme bench and members of the legislature, besides a committee of the Hui Kalaiaina." She also told Blount that she instructed her guards and military to be ready to suppress any challenge (riots, rebellion, etc) from her opposition: "They assured me they would be ready, and I gave strict injunctions of secrecy." The Queen had been secretly plotting a revolution to overthrow the government and reestablish an absolute monarchy.
Then everyone found about her 'secret' plan. Everything went downhill fast for her. People weren't going to curtsy, sit idly and let her smile and wave as she led a revolution. Her opposition mobilized, organized and overthrew her with their own revolution. And the rest is history.
Like I said, Queen Lili instigated her own overthrow, despite the advice of her own cabinet and supporters. She was an inexperienced, naive leader who thought she could make sweeping (illegal) changes via royal proclamation. Governor Cleghorn was a royalist, ally and _brother-in-law_ of Queen Liliuokalani. He was angry and disappointed by her plot to overthrow the government and failure to listen to counsel. On January 28, 1893, he wrote "I have never given the Queen anything but good advice. If she had followed my advice, she would have been firm on the throne, and Hawaiian Independence safe, but she has turned out a very stubborn woman and was not satisfied to Reign but wished to Rule." Queen Lili kicked a hornets nest and was stung by her own arrogance. She cost the country its independence.
American Minister Stevens was following the instructions of his predecessor, Minister Miller, who received instructions from the Secretary of State of the first _President Cleveland_ Administration. Cleveland was president during the Bayonet Constitution of 1887. Secretary of State Thomas F. Bayard sent written instructions to then American Minister George W. Merrill that if another revolution happens in Hawaii, then they must protect American commerce, lives and property. Bayard clearly stated that, "the assistance of the officers of our Government vessels, if found necessary, will therefore be promptly afforded to promote the reign of law and respect for orderly government in Hawaii."After the revolution that lead to the Bayonet Constitution, _British_ Minister Wodehouse requested that the Americans keep a warship docked in Hawaiian port in case another revolution happened. In July 1889, there was a rebellion and Merrill ordered the deployment of marines and sailors to protect Americans. John L. Stevens (had replaced Merrill) and followed those official instructions during the overthrow of 1893.
The American soldiers were peacekeepers who didn't participate in any government building raids, patrol the streets, fire any shots or provide any material support to the insurgents. Often, the Americans would land, come ashore and practice military drills (prior to the overthrow). During the 1893 revolution, the soldiers marched past Iolani Palace, lowered their flags to show neutrality and saluted the Queen. These are hardly aggressive actions. The Americans then remained in their bunkers and did absolutely nothing because no violence broke out against American interests. There was no invasion or military occupation. The monarchy was overthrown by a homegrown coup of 1,100-1,600 insurgents (who were citizens and royal subjects), Queen Liliuokalani surrendered and abdicated her power WITHOUT fighting to defend her country from internal, domestic threats, which was her constitutional duty as a monarch.
@John Kekoa You know it's cringey to lazily declare an argument is false, but then you go around spreading fake conspiracy theories and alternative history. Hawaiian secessionists have horrible critical thinking skills.
long live the hawaiian nation
Thanks for posting this excerpt. This is exactly what I wanted to show my class.
I’m surprised on how little is known abt the history of Hawai‘i. I went to a Hawaiian immersion school and we were taught this and that abt Hawai‘i. So I figured that schools in the mainland would teach its students at least a page or two about Hawai‘i, but from what I’m reading here in the comments, it seems I figured wrong. But nonetheless, I’m happy to see you guys emphasizing with my people, and for all people who’s nations had suffer (or is suffering) a similar fate; my heart goes out to you.
E aloha ‘āina kākou.
I'm kinda shocked yet at the same time, not so much. We are being taught "American history" after all. Of course it won't make America look bad
We weren't taught jack squat in US schools. Thus when it comes to world history of any country that isn't European we are stuck-on-stupid. I at 59 years of age am boning up on the TRUTH STORY of THE KINGDOM of Hawai'i by studying the Diary of Queen Lili'uokalani, and other Kānaka Mā'oli, including watching videos of Dr. David Keanu Sai and the Kia'i (Protectors) of Mauna Kea. I may be a malihini but my heart is Hawaiian. I feel much love when I was there. I shall return to stand with the Kia'i at Mauna Kea. "ONIPA'A KĀKOU!" Her Majesty Queen Lili'uokalani January 17, 1893.
I only had one teacher who covered this in depth back in 7th grade. In Ohio of all places. I definitely didn’t learn the part about the flag being made into ribbons for the missionaries in school though. That is pretty damn Evil.
I've always been fascinated with history and so read & studied a lot. I never knew anything about Hawaii's history until age 28 when I picked up a small book titled 'Hawaii's Story by Hawaii's Queen'. After that I did a deep dive into the history & tell anyone who listens the wrong that has been done and continues to this day to the beneficiaries and heirs of HAWAII TRUST. I pray and advocate for justice for all of Hawaii. Aloha Mochi
I was born and raised in Eastern USA. I know nothing about Hawaiian history. There is only one royal family, Jesus, Mary and Joseph.
Much love to Hawaii. It is a disgrace that a nation would use physical bullying and to even think to raise its flag over another nation. Let alone, on the moon.
I encourage Hawaiians to honor their heartfelt ways and natural beauty. The old days of physical bullying are over and we are seeing more desire for the love of such rich cultures that’s are scattered around the world.
Queen Liliuokalani tried to overthrow the government (TWICE). The video doesn't talk about why she was overthrown. Lol. People are suckers for a well edited, biased, sympathy video. The monarchy was upset that they lost absolute power in the 1840 Constitution and were constantly trying to regain dominant control. The Revolution of 1893 was caused by Queen Likiuokalani's own revolution to strengthen her royal power, create her own constitution and, ya know, do what Kings/Queens do - rule by proclamation. Ah, you gotta love those power grabs. But people found out and dethroned her (because they had enough of the monarchy and its abuses).
maelstrom 412 maelstrom 412 honey, in 1887 the bayonet constitution stripped the powers of the monarch to almost a simple figure head and gave most of it to the legislative branch. That in itself was an act of treason. She didn’t force it, she took a legal route and proposed it to her ministers. They got scared because she wouldn’t bend to their will and overthrew her. Before she even proposed the new constitution, she had traveled throughout the various islands and asked what the people wanted. Thousands sided with her in this new constitution that would restore the role of the monarchs. This wouldn’t give her absolute power, it would simply balance out powers of the kingdom so the legislation cannot act by themselves.
@@ceruleanprince7139 Kamehameha V overthrew the government in 1864. He prorogated the legislature, abrogated the 1852 Constitution, unilaterally created his own constitution and strengthened his autocratic powers (removed checks and balances, weakened power sharing and strengthened the king to be more like an absolute monarch), which was unconstitutional and illegal. Sound familiar? Queen Lili'uokalani tried to do the same thing. First, she tried to ammend the existing 1887 Constitution, but she repeatedly failed. Her supporters wanted her to do the same as Kamehameha V and just 'proclaim' a new constitution. She drafted the Constitution of 1893, but her Ministers wouldn't sign it because it was illegal and would cause civil unrest (i.e. riots and/or rebellion). Some of her ministers informed her political opponents about her scheme... and the rest is history. The Queen never submitted her Constitution for approval by the Legislature. She just wanted to proclaim the old one was dead and HER new one was the new law of the land, which was very illegal. It was a reckless power grab that cost her the throne.
King Kalākaua wasn't physically forced to sign the 1887 Constitution. His political enemies _threatened_ to overthrow him if he didn't make political concessions. His political opponents didn't storm Palace 'Iolani and force him to sign a new constitution. Kalākaua had a weak government. He couldn't defend against their intimidation tactics. Instead of directly dealing with his problem via political negotiation/compromise, police response or military action, he asked his international allies (United States, Great Britain, France, Japan, and Portugal) to help him, but they advised that he agree to the terms set by the Hawaiian League. He capitulated. No one physically put a gun to his head or bayonet to his throat. He conceded in order to save his throne. He didn't assert his authority and defend his government. Kalākaua was already a timid ruler and acted like a figurehead before the _Revolution of 1887_ even happened. Historically, there have been many civil/uncivil protests/riots/rebellions/revolutions that have changed politics, policy and government. The Right to Revolution goes all the way back to John Locke and even earlier. By its nature, every revolution is 'illegal' from the perspective of the side who lost.
@John Kekoa You're laughing, because you don't have a counterargument. Lololololo 😆
@John Freddy Your counterarguments were as weak as your critical thinking skills. Lol
shame on you America... shame on you, what you have done to a small group of peaceful loving people in the middle of the Pacific. I am hawaiian!! and i say it proudly...
^ #Triggered American xD
nickwalco - no just telling the truth. Sorry if you can't handle it.
Go back a hundred years to when Hawaii was united and see how peaceful it was then.
I believe this is a true sad account of history.
As an Estonian American who helped my own people free themselves from Soviet occupation, I see allot of similarities between the illegal occupation and annexation of the Kingdom of Hawaii by the United States and the illegal occupation and annexation of The Republics of, Estonia,Latvia and Lithuania by the Soviets in 1939 and 1940.
Yeah but the thing is that the Soviet Union was a tyranny that took everybody's rights away while United States citizens are very free people with a lot of Rights, and that includes Hawaiian American citizens.
@@tedmccarron Sure. You have the right to surrender or be taught democracy through guns and bombs. A gilded cage is still a cage. Then again Americans love to defend even Hiroshima and Nagasaki as the greater good.
@@tedmccarron Literally stripped them off their right to be independent
@@justinnamuco9096 if we hadn't done at the Japanese would have done it for sure. They were sending warships into Pearl Harbor at the very time we were annexing that area.
@@mikshin9825 well they weren't really know more in a cage with us than they were through their own government. They had at least as many rights under American protection and now it's American citizens than they did as Hawaiian citizens. Now I will agree with you that they should have remained independent however the reality is that Japanese would have taken them if we didn't.
I'm Hawaiian and this story of our Queen has brought me to tears how the missionaries could be so cruel and greedy where's the justice in that the president now should read our queens story and know what America did then very sad
The Philippines would have been like Hawaii had there been no revolution
salamat lang nagkaroon tayo ng pamahalaan at kalayaan.
@@kikojavier3804 Hindi, salamat sa DIYOS nagkaroon tayo ng gobyerno at kalayaan. Siya lamang ang pinagmumulan ng lahat ng mabuti.
@@Halakah7 agree
so sad ! I honestly think all Polynesian people should stick together.. we all we got🥺💔one day.. we will restore our former glory !
Documents on diplomatic relations between Japan and the then Kingdom of Hawaii recently discovered in the Hawaii State Archives highlight 19th century political maneuvering over the islands' fate among three sovereign actors -- Japan, Hawaii and the United States.
Last year, a team led by historian Toru Hoya at the University of Tokyo's Historiographical Institute photographed roughly 7,000 archive documents dating from 1861, when Hawaii was still an independent kingdom, to 1898, when it was annexed by the U.S. The documents varied from treaties between Japan and Hawaii, immigration contracts to instructions and reports exchanged between the Hawaiian foreign ministry and its diplomats stationed in Japan at the time.
In 1893, American farmers and other mainly non-native citizens overthrew the Hawaiian monarchy in a coup d'etat. The Japanese government dispatched warship Naniwa in the name of protecting Japanese citizens on the islands, while at the same time attempting to keep the U.S. in check.
In addition, when asked in 1894 to fire a naval salute to celebrate the establishment of the new Republic of Hawaii, Imperial Japanese Navy Admiral Heihachiro Togo refused to comply in a letter dated on Jan. 16, saying that there were no ordinances for the matter.
Queen Lili'uokalani tried an illegal and unconstitutional powergrab. The revolution of January 17, 1893 was caused by Queen Liliuokalani's attempt to prorogate the legislature, unilaterally create a new constitution (without the constitutional power to do so), promulgate this new constitution with a sudden declaration (surprise!) and use the military to suppress any opposition to her power grab. On January 14, she was ready to sign and proclaim the new laws. She wrote to Blount that the "members of the diplomatic corps had been invited; also the members of the supreme bench and members of the legislature, besides a committee of the Hui Kalaiaina." She also told Blount that she instructed her guards and military to be ready to suppress any challenge (riots, rebellion, etc) from her opposition: "They assured me they would be ready, and I gave strict injunctions of secrecy." The Queen had been secretly plotting a revolution to overthrow the government and reestablish an absolute monarchy.
Then everyone found about her 'secret' plan. Everything went downhill fast for her. People weren't going to curtsy, sit idly and let her smile and wave as she led a revolution. Her opposition mobilized, organized and overthrew her with their own revolution. And the rest is history.
Like I said, Queen Lili instigated her own overthrow, despite the advice of her own cabinet and supporters. She was an inexperienced, naive leader who thought she could make sweeping (illegal) changes via royal proclamation. Governor Cleghorn was a royalist, ally and _brother-in-law_ of Queen Liliuokalani. He was angry and disappointed by her plot to overthrow the government and failure to listen to counsel. On January 28, 1893, he wrote "I have never given the Queen anything but good advice. If she had followed my advice, she would have been firm on the throne, and Hawaiian Independence safe, but she has turned out a very stubborn woman and was not satisfied to Reign but wished to Rule." Queen Lili kicked a hornets nest and was stung by her own arrogance. She cost the country its independence.
American Minister Stevens was following the instructions of his predecessor, Minister Miller, who received instructions from the Secretary of State of the first _President Cleveland_ Administration. Cleveland was president during the Bayonet Constitution of 1887. Secretary of State Thomas F. Bayard sent written instructions to then American Minister George W. Merrill that if another revolution happens in Hawaii, then they must protect American commerce, lives and property. Bayard clearly stated that, "the assistance of the officers of our Government vessels, if found necessary, will therefore be promptly afforded to promote the reign of law and respect for orderly government in Hawaii."After the revolution that lead to the Bayonet Constitution, _British_ Minister Wodehouse requested that the Americans keep a warship docked in Hawaiian port in case another revolution happened. In July 1889, there was a rebellion and Merrill ordered the deployment of marines and sailors to protect Americans. John L. Stevens (had replaced Merrill) and followed those official instructions during the overthrow of 1893.
The American soldiers were peacekeepers who didn't participate in any government building raids, patrol the streets, fire any shots or provide any material support to the insurgents. Often, the Americans would land, come ashore and practice military drills (prior to the overthrow). During the 1893 revolution, the soldiers marched past Iolani Palace, lowered their flags to show neutrality and saluted the Queen. These are hardly aggressive actions. The Americans then remained in their bunkers and did absolutely nothing because no violence broke out against American interests. There was no invasion or military occupation. The monarchy was overthrown by a homegrown coup of 1,100-1,600 insurgents (who were citizens and royal subjects), Queen Liliuokalani surrendered and abdicated her power WITHOUT fighting to defend her country from internal, domestic threats, which was her constitutional duty as a monarch.
The United States, Great Britain and Japan all sent warships to Hawai'i to try and intimidate the rebels to reinstate the deposed Queen. The Morgan Report concluded that, after a through investigation with testimony from all sides (including the Queen and the royalists), the U.S. military and agents took no part and did not wrong in the Revolution of 1893. President Cleveland was good friends with Queen Lili'uokalani. After he received the Morgan Report, he withdrew all of his support for his reinstatement.
I just read the book written by Liliuokalani….she was eloquent and well spoken. She adamantly rejected the annexation of Hawaii by the US.
How beautiful our queen was.
This story is hard to watch without feeling my heartbreak, land that was taken from us .All I can do is pray for our people I know it's hard to forgive but I have to !
God rest the soul of Her Majesty Queen Lili'uokalani of Hawaii 🌺 👑
As waterfalls rush from my eyes I say The Hawaiian Kingdom lives on in Our Hearts and Souls✊🏽❤️ Until The Very Last Aloha `Āina🌱
It is so sad to actually finally know the truth to what happen to the late Queen .! My heart goes out to my brothers and sisters of Hawaii .! We Pacific Islanders always have a big heart towards others😭
The Queen tried to overthrow the government, which caused her to be overthrown. What goes around, comes around.
maelstrom 412 lie
maelstrom 412 idiot she didn’t stupid ass.The white rich men wanted to over throw the queen for her kingdom dumbass
maelstrom 412 maelstrom 412 honey, in 1887 the bayonet constitution stripped the powers of the monarch to almost a simple figure head and gave most of it to the legislative branch. That in itself was an act of treason. She didn’t force it, she took a legal route and proposed it to her ministers. They got scared because she wouldn’t bend to their will and overthrew her. Before she even proposed the new constitution, she had traveled throughout the various islands and asked what the people wanted. Thousands sided with her in this new constitution that would restore the role of the monarchs. This wouldn’t give her absolute power, it would simply balance out powers of the kingdom so the legislation cannot act by themselves.
@@ceruleanprince7139 Kamehameha V overthrew the government in 1864. He prorogated the legislature, abrogated the 1852 Constitution, unilaterally created his own constitution and strengthened his autocratic powers (removed checks and balances, weakened power sharing and strengthened the king to be more like an absolute monarch), which was unconstitutional and illegal. Sound familiar? Queen Lili'uokalani tried to do the same thing. First, she tried to ammend the existing 1887 Constitution, but she repeatedly failed. Her supporters wanted her to do the same as Kamehameha V and just 'proclaim' a new constitution. She drafted the Constitution of 1893, but her Ministers wouldn't sign it because it was illegal and would cause civil unrest (i.e. riots and/or rebellion). Some of her ministers informed her political opponents about her scheme... and the rest is history. The Queen never submitted her Constitution for approval by the Legislature. She just wanted to proclaim the old one was dead and HER new one was the new law of the land, which was very illegal. It was a reckless power grab that cost her the throne.
King Kalākaua wasn't physically forced to sign the 1887 Constitution. His political enemies _threatened_ to overthrow him if he didn't make political concessions. His political opponents didn't storm Palace 'Iolani and force him to sign a new constitution. Kalākaua had a weak government. He couldn't defend against their intimidation tactics. Instead of directly dealing with his problem via political negotiation/compromise, police response or military action, he asked his international allies (United States, Great Britain, France, Japan, and Portugal) to help him, but they advised that he agree to the terms set by the Hawaiian League. He capitulated. No one physically put a gun to his head or bayonet to his throat. He conceded in order to save his throne. He didn't assert his authority and defend his government. Kalākaua was already a timid ruler and acted like a figurehead before the _Revolution of 1887_ even happened. Historically, there have been many civil/uncivil protests/riots/rebellions/revolutions that have changed politics, policy and government. The Right to Revolution goes all the way back to John Locke and even earlier. By its nature, every revolution is 'illegal' from the perspective of the side who lost.
i live in hawaii but am from mainland and my parents are from lebanon. i can imagine what it's like to live somewhere you know your blood had been for hundreds of years. i went to lebanon once. it was a really amazing feeling, knowing my history and i wish i lived there..even tho there is violence and poverty. hawaiians should know their history bc the feeling i have about lebanon is such a mighty feeling.
Disgusting how these people don't respect other cultures. They was removed because of money. Horrible.
Greed rules the world.
Its too important of a position to give up. If usa didnt do it, who else would? You are not invulnerable
One of the more blunt and honest videos about Hawaii’s history.
My Queen. Absolutely gorgeous!
Haole Boy omg are you ok ?
God Bless America go fond your culture so called citizen of the usa YOU HAVE NONE
@@godblessamerica8117 HAHA YOU'RE AN IDIOT.
Mahalo nui for this documentary.
The sacred memory must never die. It will never die.
In Hawaii today, are Hawaiian culture still protected and also are the Hawaiian language being taught in most schools around Hawaii?
Apology?! Uhhh no they should be charged with War Crimes
where did they get the music for Hawai'i Ponoi?
hayaku. the words of the song were written in 1874 by King David Laamea Kalakaua, in honor of/ for Kamehameha I. The music by Henri Berger I believe 1876
😭😭😭😭 This is sad!!! Aloha oe Queen, this explains why the locals nowadays HATE the military and the Haole 😓 I'll always be there to support you my Hawaiian Ohana!! Alofas, teine Samoa!! THIS IS WRONG!!!!!
I’m Hawaiian, thank you for this 🙏🏻
Hard to believe the U.S., do that to Hawaii and seeing that guy nearly coming to tears, i nearly broke down and cry too, and wow the Queen her heart and everything was broken because of the overthrow, but if it's money to be had and important of the location well the
islands was watch big time.
No that flag was not cut up into ribbons. Dayne Aipoalani has it on Kauai, passed down through the line of the Alii. The flag is shown to groups from time to time. I have seen it myself.
a 8:41 it starts getting creepy
This makes me cry....my husband is Hawaiian Samoan of the Fonoti and Paau families (they are of royalty the Fonoti part anyway) and my future kids will have to learn why they will no longer be princes and princesses to the islands like how we care for the islands our whole family does... they will see their names everywhere and their family and their people and they wont ever have that connection because of how the island monarchs were taken over by the American intruders
Although my life began here long after the queens death, I feel so sad for what the people of Hawaii went through then. It should not have happened.
According to Prof. Dr. Hermann Mückler (Institute for Social and Cultural Anthropology / Vienna University, Austria) a specialist in Polynesian anthropology, history and religions, who was in Hawai'i numerous times, Queen Lili Uokalani NEVER signed a resignation document. In this university Pacific affairs have been studied for more than 60 years. De iure Hawai'i is an occupied territory even now 2021, although it became a US-"state" in 1957. There are several independence movements, rarely mentioned in anglocentric media or technical devices. Understandable, it goes against the mainstream political trends and interests. In case Mückler is wrong, it would be right to cite and show the so-called resignation "document" and open a free discussion about the issue.
I as a Chrisitan white American ask for forgivness from America, missionaries and all who have sinned against the Queen, the Hawaiian peope, and God himself, in Jesus name I confess, repent and ask for forgivness Blessings Leslie
@John Kekoa Your small group of secessionist friends and conspiracy theorists have a very tiny and impossible chance of defeating the U.S.,.via politics or military action. Most Hawaiians love being part of the United States. 😄🇺🇸
Is this different from Hong Kong?
You mean how the Chinese are ruling Hong Kong unfairly?
By no means do I advocate the economic greed of the sugar plantation owners and course of events leading up to and including the U.S. annexation of Hawaii. For those of you interested in exercising a little bit of critical thinking skills, and actually learning more of what occurred, I recommend the book "Pacific Gibraltar" by Dr. William M. Morgan. A ten minute video will only give you a cursory and short-sighted understanding of that period of history. As a single reference, "Pacific Gibraltar" is an extremely comprehensive work detailing a great many of the external/internal factors and events leading up through the annexation. Dr. Morgan also includes the strategic interests of several other global powers who also had their eye on seizing Hawaii for its strategic location. So for all the bandwagon U.S. haters: If the U.S. had not annexed Hawaii, rest assured that one of the other existing global imperial powers would have undoubtedly done so.
+Lexngton Green annexation was not the only option. the United States already had a very strong presents in Hawaii. the annexation of Hawaii was strategic in the control of the pacific. trading one evil for another doesn't make it any better and is a poor argument to reason.
+Aaron Ahana - I am grateful for your comments, and I agree completely. Unfortunately, when I submitted my original comments, I did not have the time to go into detail with surrounding circumstances of other options (ie. serve as a protectorate with access to utilizing Pearl Harbor, and in exchange provide benefits like reduced/eliminated tariffs on imports in order to help the Hawaiian economy which was going through a depression at the time, et. al.). You are correct that trading one annexing country for another doesn't make things any better, particularly if you feel subjugated under both. Neither does giving preferred options for annexing country argue or imply justification of the act. Nowhere in my closing comment did I insinuate that U.S. annexation was justified since one of several other nations would have done so. I believe the U.S. was clearly not justified because, like the war with Mexico in 1846, U.S. expansionist politicians were determined to take advantage of a weaker sovereign nation that had limited means to resist. There is an art to diplomacy with equal dialogue and respect for national sovereignty which was clearly not exercised in this case with Hawaii and the queen. So if it wasn't the U.S. to annex Hawaii, all the commenters on this page would be spewing just as much disdain, if not more perhaps, on some other nation. I don't have time to venture into the socio-economic benefits that Hawaii currently receives as a U.S. state. I would like to "hope," however from my naïve perspective, that life is currently not unbearable as a state. I'll say again, that does not mean annexation was justified. With regard to the other nations, France, England, and particularly Japan all had interests in Hawaii. The U.S. even butted heads with Germany who was prowling the Pacific for acquisition of other various southwest and central Pacific islands during that period. No one can say how things would have turned out for the future of Hawaii if Germany or Japan would have claimed the islands (considering later World War events). I suspect things would have been more dreary.Please forgive my excessive blathering herein. Thank you again for sharing your perspective.
Your logic is sound, though the fact that Hawaii is now a state is a political ploy by the government to stabilize control of the Hawaii. I by no mean disagree that life in Hawaii isn't a horrible place for Hawaiians but with that said Hawaiians are still not considered the indigenous people of the islands, and still have not been granted the acknowledgement due. The statement that Hawaii was better off being annexed was implied in your comment and made more obvious with your ending comment to "Haters" of the US. I for one don't hate the United States it is my country and I believe we have done so much in benefit of others, but again acknowledgment to indigenous rights are due and deserved. its an eerie situation when you realize almost every ethnic group who has in some way been taken over by the Untied States even know suffer the affects (in reference to native Americans, Alaskan natives etc.) it is not about adaptation or assimilation, the lost of identity can still be felt even through the generations.
+Aaron Ahana - Awesome feedback. Thank you. Interesting input with regard to "acknowledgement of indigenous rights" not being made. That is a subject matter which I am sure has much depth. Also interesting is that you might perceive my first comment to imply that Hawaii was "better off annexed." The point of my first comment was to provide insight into a very detailed and objective book that offers immense historical background of how European/Asian peoples impacted the culture and native population of Hawaii from the early 1800s through to its annexation under the U.S. It's not all gum drops and lollipops, but rather devastating as it also describes the tragic near decimation of the native population due to exposure to new bacteria, sickness and disease brought by the newcomers. Minister Stevens, as a diplomatic representative of the U.S., should have been skewered with his big-money plantation co-conspirators. Kudos to President Grover Cleveland (staunchly anti-expansionist) who, upon taking office, tried to restore Queen Liliuokalani and immediately fired Stevens for his actions. I offered "Pacific Gibraltar" for those who really desire to dig in to the details, as opposed to leaving your education to the content of an eleven minute video that can only provide a very limited history. The video itself, though a good basic overview of Queen Liliuokalani and the annexation, occasionally presents slightly incomplete information. Sometimes, incomplete information has a tendency to inaccurately skew a viewer's understanding on very complex historical events and periods. Once again, greatly appreciate your comments Aaron. Good day!
I can liken your comments to reading a textbook in length and information haha! factors to which brought the Hawaiian to this place in history is much complex. agreed individuals might draw a better understanding with details leading to the inevitable. a short video is hardly the forum to accomplish a greater understanding of the situation (then again this is RUclips after all). Detailed circumstances though important, does not negate the eventual outcome of annexation by the United States Government. In the end it was always political strategy. a leg up over the competition.
Very much enjoyed your comments. thanks for the input.
Absolutely Beautiful Tribute❤️
Beautiful Hawai'i and the people. I am sad for them
Thank you for making this video! (: It really helped me out with English! (:
"it was as if the elements recognised that the kingdom was no more"
Nature knows who looks after her n who destroys her. They eventually get what they deserve.
Moe mai ra e te Kuini o Hawai'i. Mā te Atua koe hei manāki, tai noa atu kia tātou katoa. ❤️
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My ancestors went through similar things, but not me personally. I have, however, lost everything and had to start over several times But even that experience pales in comparisson to losing a country and its heritage. I wish Hawai'i could still be its own sovereign nation. I also wish the Native Americans would be given back what was taken from them on the Mainland. We should change Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples Day, too. How do we begin?
from the future, columbus day was changed to ipd(indigenous peoples day)❤
I felt the pain in the mens voice when he talked about the vlag beeing cut into small ribbins.....
To any Hawaiians reading this: On behalf of all fellow Americans, I am very sorry. It disgusts me to think this is how we treated the people of Hawaii. It’s a terrible thing. It was not our place to take over an innocent country just for their resources with no consideration of tradition and the importance of Hawaiian culture. We will teach this to the new generation and what we did will never be forgotten.
Queen Liliuokalani tried to overthrow the government (TWICE). The video doesn't talk about why she was overthrown. Lol
maelstrom 412 ass hole she didn’t they wanted to dumbass
@@crazy7131 Queen Lili'uokalani tried to prorogate the legislature, abrogate the existing constitution, unilaterally create her own constitution, strengthen her autocratic powers and defend her revolution with military force (which was highly illegal and unconstitutional). Some of her royal subjects wanted a new constitution (because she arranged for the petition drive with her political activist groups). Previously, she failed multiple times to amend the existing constitution... so she attempted a brazen, stupid and illegal power grab that backfired badly. Some people wanted to maintain the monarchy, some wanted a republic and some wanted annexation. And the rest is history.
I am deeply saddened to know about this injustice act. Blessed be Hawaii and its people.
They can take the land, the sea, the flag. They can never erase the truth. Hawaii lives in her peoples hearts 🌬🌈
This video was full of historical inaccuracies, half truths and propaganda. Did you think that this video discussed everything? There is so much left unsaid. Queen Lili'uokalani attempted an illegal and unconstitutional power grab. She tried to promulgate the legislature, abrogate the existing constitution, unilaterally create her own constitution, strengthen her autocratic powers and defend her revolution with her royal forces. It's funny (and not surprising) that this video doesn't talk about what she did. She even admitted to this in her own book and her testimony to Commissioner Morgan.
@John Freddy Even Queen Lili'uokalani admitted in her own formal testimony to Commissioner Blount and Morgan and also in her OWN book, _Hawaii's Story,_ that she attempted to unilaterally declare a surprise, brand new constitution and use her Royal Guard to suppress any opposition.
*Queen Lili'uokalani:* _I told them it was my intention to promulgate a new constitution..._
_At 12pm, I prorogued the legislature..._
_Early in January I mentioned to Captain Nowlein of the household guards, and Mr. Wilson the marshall, my intentions to promulgate a new constitution, and to prepare themselves to quell any riot or outbreak from the opposition. They assured me they would be ready; and I gave strict injunctions of secrecy..._
HOW exactly did the U.S. military overthrow the monarchy? Brah, it sounds like you have reading comprehension issues. Queen Lili'uokalani messed around, and found out.😉
@John Freddy Kamehameha V overthrew the government in 1864. He prorogated the legislature, abrogated the 1852 Constitution, unilaterally created his own constitution and strengthened his autocratic powers (removed checks and balances, weakened power sharing and strengthened the king to be more like an absolute monarch), which was unconstitutional and illegal. Sound familiar? Queen Lili'uokalani tried to do the same thing. First, she tried to ammend the existing 1887 Constitution, but she repeatedly failed. Her supporters wanted her to do the same as Kamehameha V and just 'proclaim' a new constitution. She drafted the Constitution of 1893, but her Ministers wouldn't sign it because it was illegal and would cause civil unrest (i.e. riots and/or rebellion). Some of her ministers informed her political opponents about her scheme... and the rest is history. The Queen never submitted her Constitution for approval by the Legislature. She just wanted to proclaim the old one was dead and HER new one was the new law of the land, which was very illegal. It was a reckless power grab that cost her the throne. To be clear, the Native Hawaiian royalists were the first to make illegal, unconstitutional power grabs.
The Constitution of 1864 (Kamehameha V), 1887 (Hawaiian League), 1893 (proposed Lili'uokalani) and 1894 (Committee of Safety) were technically illegal, unconstitutional and the result of a passive/active revolution. They didn't follow the legal process of making amendments. Unfortunately, the royalists failed to regain power during the Wilcox Revolution. And the rest is history.
@John Freddy So you acknowledge that Queen Lili'uokalani attempted to make an illegal and unconstitutional power grab which promoted her own overthrow. Cool. We're at least on the same page now.
The suffering has not ended. Even now rich are completely gutting Hawaii. My relatives are barely getting by. We took my grandmother on her last trip back to Hawaii since it’s getting harder for her to travel and she was deeply saddened by how much it’s changed.
The overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii began with the coup d'état of January 17, 1893 on the island of Oahu, leading to the end of the indigenous, hereditary monarchs. SAD!!!!!
Love, Justice and Respect to Mauí People 🙏✨❤️
This is a damned shame. I will use this brilliantly produced documentary to share with my students. My hope is that through knowledge, we can avoid the grievous mistakes of the past in our present world.
With that type of mentality, you sir must be a great teacher. Mahalo nui loa for not only spreading hawaiian history but also for just broadening your students minds
thank for insight of the history as i didnt read that in most articles i found Sunny...
I am from Argentina; during the first 20 years of the nineteenth century a corsair war was waged against the Spanish Empire throughout the world; among the places raided by the corsairs was the Phillippines.In the course of such a war the captain that commanded the ship arrived in the Kingdom of Hawaii and the King recognized the independence at that time of the United Provinces of El Río de la Plata.
As Americans and as Europeans, you folks CANNOT understand OUR (Kanaka Maoli) pain. We are so different than ANY, any other peoples in the world. Our elders, our Kings, and all our leaders were not full of greed. They never profited from anything, instead giving ALL their love, and and derived profits from the international trade back to the people to be shared. Our love for one another had never been understood by all you foreigners, and to this day you think Aloha and Love are one in the same. Our love never came from Christianity, be do not trace our roots to Adam and Eve. We still have our own beginnings and Gods, Lono and Wakea. You will never understand because our story never gets published. The United States in its greed and at the greed of McKinley through Obama (who knows better but has shunned his Hawaiian Kingdom birth rights, and through Biden, ILLEGALLY occupy our STILL RECOGNIZED KINGDOM. Like your forefathers England/Brittan, the "new" GREEDY people who came to America came with the same thought: destroy any country in front of them, steal the land, and wipe out the civilized people and culture wherever they went. That is what they want; your leaders have stolen our land, tried to kill us off, tried to hide our culture, and want so badly to erase the Hawaiian by inter marriage, and eliminating us as Heinz-57 people. BTW, at the true ending of this video, the waters turning red, like a RED TIDE, this was true but has happened many times before. It is a phenomenal and natural event that happened when our beloved leaders died. I'm glad that was included. Please educate yourself about how the World Court (Geneva and the Court of the World at the Hague, The Netherlands) stands by our Kingdom after hearing our recent case. When you come to Hawaii for fun and folly, please learn our plight and history as well. The USA must give us our country back; if we fail it is on us, but Hawaii is not a legal State according to World Court Law.
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@John Freddy The United States wasn't behind the Revolution of 1887. The Hawaiian League consistent of Hawaiian citizens who opposed Kalākaua's corrupt regime. King Kalākaua wasn't physically forced to sign the 1887 Constitution. His political enemies _threatened_ to overthrow him if he didn't make political concessions. His political opponents didn't storm Palace 'Iolani and force him to sign a new constitution. Kalākaua had a weak government. He couldn't defend against their intimidation tactics. Instead of directly dealing with his problem via political negotiation/compromise, police response or military action, he asked his international allies (United States, Great Britain, France, Japan, and Portugal) to help him, but they advised that he agree to the terms set by the Hawaiian League. He capitulated. No one physically put a gun to his head or bayonet to his throat. He conceded in order to save his throne. He didn't assert his authority and defend his government. Kalākaua was already a timid ruler and acted like a figurehead before the _Revolution of 1887_ even happened. Historically, there have been many civil/uncivil protests/riots/rebellions/revolutions that have changed politics, policy and government. The Right to Revolution goes all the way back to John Locke and even earlier. By its nature, every revolution is 'illegal' from the perspective of the side who lost.
@John Freddy There were many reasons why the rebels overthrew the monarchy. The Hawaiian Kingdom had experienced a great deal of social, economic and political unrest. There was a lot of political fighting. The Treaty of Reciprocity 1875 made plantation owners and the Hawaiian Kingdom both a lot of money. In 1874, Hawai'i generated $1.8M in exports. By 1890, it was $13.3M (an increase of over 700%). Then it went downhill. The U.S. Tariff Act of 1890 caused an economic depression in Hawai'i. The Kalākaua reign was considered corrupt and fiscally irresponsible. He had a new palace built. 'Iolani Palace was originally budgeted for $50K, but it ballooned to almost $350K (because the King wanted more opulence). In 1883, his coronation ceremony exceeded $50K. In 1886, his birthday jubilee was $75K. Kalākaua was a royal playboy who burned through money. Kalākaua was accused of taking large bribes for opium trade licences. Politically, he tried to create a Polynesian Confederacy and even make Hawai'i a Japanese Protectorate. This was all very controversial. The Hawaiian League intimidated Kalākaua and forced him to accept a new constitution. Then Queen Lili'uokalani made her attempt at a power grab to claw back power for the monarchy. And then she was overthrown in a counter-revolution.
What's this doc called?
"Hawaii's Last Queen" from PBS TV's American Experience series
Her family deserves to regain the throne .. Hawaii can be a monarchic state!
May I ask please, was The Ali'is forsaken by the Hawaiian Deities like Pele for turning towards Christianity? I hear all the chanting to the Hawaiian Deities but there was no help? Even though the Volcano erupted?
when Ke Akua is mentioned, are they rederring to "Kane" or Jehovah God?
You may have it backwards... Chanting to false deities will NEVER turn out well.
7:49 You can hear the sorrow when he refers to the Hawaiian monarchy as "tyrants"... "When the Hawaiian flag was lowered... It was said that it was cut into small little 2 to 3 inch ribbons and given out as tokens of remembrance... to the sons and daughters of the missionary families... So that they could keep those... as little tokens... of their great victory over the Hawaiian kingdom and the end of the tyranny of the Hawaiian monarchy."
Such an important video for all the people of Hawaii to see. Should be shown on the flight to all Hawaiian islands just in case people forgot what really went happen.
When i was in elementary school this is what our kumu mostly when teach us about
Blessings To Hawaii💜
May Justice Be Served Now💜
Lahaina Strong💜
how sad for what happened to the hawaiian isn't it sad the american's has taken what they did..taking over everything as well as their king and the queen..
*may 1st 2009*
bruh my school couldn't find a more recent video?
This is just si sad, as a student never learning this just saddens me that Americans have the audacity to take over an island that wishes them no harm and have done nothing to them. They visit their island and force THEIR QUEEN to abdicate. This is cruel, and they were forbidden to do their sacred traditions, for what. This is just sad. I am disappointed as a Filipino knowing that our people have agreed to the idea of an annexation.