FREEHAWAII.INFO PRESENTS A SPECIAL SERIES IN THREE PARTS -
THE UNITED STATES OCCUPATION OF THE HAWAIIAN KINGDOM
Here's What Actually Happened That Is Still In Place To This Day
The United States of America has unlawfully occupied the Hawaiian Kingdom, a neutral nation, for over 111 years.
In January 1893, John L. Stevens, the United Sates ambassador to Hawai'i, Captain Wilkes of the USS Boston, and other government leaders conspired with 13 civilian businessmen to seize control of the Hawaiian Islands.
On the morning of January 16, 1893, the 13 businessmen tried to back out. They would be committing treasonous acts and under Hawaiian law they would be facing the death penalty. John Stevens promised them the protection of the United Sates and said it was too late to back out; they had to go through with it.
He then proceeded to have 164 marines, armed with rifles and canon, disembark from the USS Boston. They camped and set up their canon to direct fire against Queen Lili'uokalani's Palace.
The next day, January 17, 1893, the 13 businessmen, known as the Committee of Safety, read their proclamation from the steps of the government building.
Tomorrow - Part Two...
