What Happens When You Lose Your Country?

ATTACK on Pearl Harbor (Hawaii), 1941; NOBILITY (Social class); HIGH school graduates; UNITED States armed forces; ETHNIC groups; TRIBES; WIDOWS; SUICIDE bombings

In 1893, a U.S.-backed coup overthrew Hawai'i's sovereign government, leading to a complex debate among Hawaiians about their nation's future. Various perspectives exist, ranging from maintaining the status quo to advocating for Hawaiian sovereignty through different means. Dennis Pu'uhonua Kanahele, the self-appointed president of the Nation of Hawai'i, advocates for Hawaiians to reclaim their land and identity. The history of Hawai'i's overthrow and subsequent annexation by the United States has far-reaching implications, shaping the modern idea of America as a superpower and influencing global events. Discussions about Hawaiian independence continue today, with diverse viewpoints on how to address historical wrongs and plan for a future that may involve regaining independence if the United States loses power. [Extracted from the article]

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