Samuel Wilder King: Fighting for Statehood

2018 | 10 minutes | 0.0 ★ (0)

Samuel Wilder King: Fighting for Statehood
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    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.

  • Release Date

    01 December 2018

  • DirectingCarolina Gratianne
  • Budget

    $22,000.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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