Samuel Wilder King: Fighting for Statehood
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.
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Samuel Wilder King: Fighting for Statehood
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Dec 1, 2018
Runtime
0h 10m
Genres
Documentary, War
Original Title
Samuel Wilder King: Fighting for Statehood
Production Companies
El Dorado Films, Veteran Documentary Corps
Director
Carolina Gratianne
Budget
$22,000
Description
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.
