AN ACT OF WAR
Here's What Happened When The Hawaiian Kingdom Was Overthrown
On January 16, 1893, United States diplomatic and military personnel conspired with a small group of individuals to overthrow the constitutional government of the Hawaiian Kingdom.
Under the direction of the American Minister, John L. Stevens, US Marines were directed to land at Honolulu Harbor, ostensibly to protect American lives and property.
This action led to the subversion of the constitutional Government of Hawai`i in the interests of annexation to the United States.
On the same day, over 160 American marines landed in peaceful Honolulu armed with Gatling gun, Howitzer cannons, double cartridge belts filled with ammunition, carbines and other instruments of war.
The protest by Hawai`i's Queen that such landing was a breach of treaty and international law was simply ignored.
The troops marched along the streets of Honolulu, rifles facing the Queen's palace.
To Be Continued...
