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The Napolean of the Pacific and Hawaii’s Rise
A historical portrait of Kamehameha I, with June 11 marking Hawaii’s 200th birth anniversary. The piece traces his rise, pivotal battles at Nuuanu and Maui, the unification of the islands, early trade with whites, and Hawaii’s path from kingdom to U.S. territory in its centennial era.
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George Washington
Republic
United States of America
Napoleon Bonaparte
Napoleon
Pacific
Kamehameha I
Hawaii
Napoleon of
United States
Union
Waikiki Beach
Honolulu
Moraine Road
Kamehameha
Pall
Kalaniopuu
Kahekili
Maui
King
Cook
Kiwalao
Keawemanhill
Hilo
Kona
Keoua
An Na
Kalaunikapuli
Oahu
Keawemauhill
Kohala
Hamaka
Kau
Puna
Keawemauhii
Keawemauhili
Egan
Islands
Island of
Keona
Molokai
Kauai
Kaeo
John Young
Isaac Davis
Kahekil
Kalanikupule
Waikik
Kalana
Nuuanu
Kokallimoku
Milhau
Whhich
Kaméhameha
Sandwich Islands
House of
England
France
Russia
Daniel Webster
Great Britain
Kamehanieh