Samuel Wilder King: Fighting for Statehood

Name: Samuel Wilder King: Fighting for Statehood
Genre: Documentary, War
Released: 2018
Duration: 10 min
Cast: Louise Keali'iloma King Lanzilotti, Trevor Getz

2018

10min

Documentary

War

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Overview

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.