
Samuel Wilder King, a descendant of Scottish sailors and Hawaiian royalty, served as a distinguished Naval officer in both World Wars before becoming Governor of the Hawaii Territory. This short film delves into King’s fearless leadership—from navigating the high seas during WWI to fighting against the internment of Japanese Americans in Hawaii during WWII—ultimately championing Hawaii's path to statehood as the 50th star on the American flag.
Samuel Wilder King: Fighting for Statehood was directed by Carolina Gratianne.
Samuel Wilder King: Fighting for Statehood runs for 10min, and was released in 2018.
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