Hawaii

Post by **faceless** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 10:31 pm

I just came across this page - the history of Hawaii isn't something I'd considered before, but it makes for some interesting reading. Reading early in that the King's palace had electricity before the White House is quite a surprise.

https://www.royalty.nu/America/Hawaii.html

Post by **Skylace** » Tue Sep 18, 2007 12:07 am

My own history is tied up in Hawaii, but that's something else ;)

Hawaii has a fascinating history. I know girldork knows a lot about it and loves it there.

Post by **eefanincan** » Tue Sep 18, 2007 2:41 am

I'll check out that link sometime face, thanks.

And if that picture isn't enough to make someone want to visit there, I don't know what is?

major.tom · Post by **major.tom** » Tue Sep 18, 2007 7:10 am

Not that I doubt Hawaii is beautiful, but the colours in that image look too vibrant to be real.

I'll be doing some reading too. I'm puzzled how Hawaii became part of the U.S.

Post by **Skylace** » Tue Sep 18, 2007 12:38 pm

major.tom wrote:Not that I doubt Hawaii is beautiful, but the colours in that image look too vibrant to be real.

I'll be doing some reading too. I'm puzzled how Hawaii became part of the U.S.

The Hawaiian natives weren't allowed to vote. Only the US citizens living there were allowed to. So of course, the vote went through.

Post by **eefanincan** » Tue Sep 18, 2007 11:11 pm

major.tom wrote:Not that I doubt Hawaii is beautiful, but the colours in that image look too vibrant to be real.

I'll be doing some reading too. I'm puzzled how Hawaii became part of the U.S.

Not sure about that picture, but my parents have been and the colours in their photos are just as vibrant.