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Documentary War

Samuel Wilder King: Fighting for Statehood

Year: 2018
Runtime: 10 min
Type: Movie
Genre: Documentary, War

Overview

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 Kingโ€™s fearless leadershipโ€”from navigating the high seas during WWI to fighting against the internment of Japanese Americans in Hawaii during WWIIโ€”ultimately championing Hawaii's path to statehood as the 50th star on the American flag.

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