Samuel Wilder King: Fighting for Statehood

Samuel Wilder King: Fighting for Statehood

2018
10min

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

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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.
    Released
    12/1/2018
    Runtime
    10min
    Director
    Budget
    $22,000
    Genre
    Status
    Released
    Language
    English
    Production
    El Dorado Films, Veteran Documentary Corps
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