tagged w/ Queen Liliuokalani
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It seems that the United States could not legally annex Hawaii in 1898.
Ever since the overthrow of Queen Liliuokalani in 1893 Sovereignty has been a quest for many inhabitants of the islands.
Acting without any presidential backing a group of Americans established a interim government shortly after the overthrow. This interim government was known as the Republic of Hawaii. It was this government that made the deal with the US to become a part of the United States.
Queen Liliuokalani made several appeals to any country that would listen, including America, all to no avail.
The case is being tried in the Hawaiian supreme court right now.
There are 22 state claiming sovereignty as backed by the 10th Amendment.
http://www.mrstep.com/politics/az-wa-mo-nh-ok-claiming-sovereignty/It seems that the United States could not legally annex Hawaii in 1898.
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