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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM14V1_uss-arizona-memorial_Honolulu-HI.html
In reverent recognition of divine guidanceand - to the eternal memory of those whogave their last full measure of devotionto their country this monument isdedicated - humbly to their sacrifice indefending our freedom.Erected by theNavy Club of the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM14SZ_uss-utah-memorial_Honolulu-HI.html
This memorial was officially authorized by the 91st Congress of the United States of America on 14 October 1970. Its construction was made possible by Congressional appropriation and by the generous contributions of many individuals and organizati…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM14SC_uss-utah-memorial_Honolulu-HI.html
Near this spot, at Berth Fox 11on the morning of 7 December 1941,the USS Utah was struck on the portsidewith what is believed to have beenthree aerial torpedoes and was sunk.She was subsequently rolled overto clear the channel but wasleft on the b…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMXIU_u-s-s-missouri_Honolulu-HI.html
The instrument of surrender terminating the Second World War was signed on this ship, 2 September 1945 east longitude date while she lay at anchor in Tokyo Bay.
The Allied representatives were · General of the Army Douglas MacArthur, The…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMXIT_afong-villa_Honolulu-HI.html
On this site stood the villa of Chun Afong, Hawai?i's first Chinese millionaire, who arrivedin Honolulu in 1849. By 1855, he had made hisfortune in retailing, real estate, sugar and rice, and for a long time held the governmentmonopoly opium licen…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHW9_brothers-in-valor-memorial_Honolulu-HI.html
Honoring the World War II Veterans of the 100th Infantry Battalion (Separate), the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, the Military Intelligence Service, and the 1399th Engineer Construction Battalion.
"Veterans who served in these units, which are d…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCJH_rainbow-mural_Honolulu-HI.html
This Rainbow Mural, tallest in the world, 286 feet high, 26 feet wide, comprises 8,046 pieces of hand-painted ceramic tile created for the Hilton Tower by Millard Sheets. Dedicated by Conrad N. Hilton and Fritz B. Burns. November 8, 1968.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8YI_kawaiaha-o-landmark_Honolulu-HI.html
William Charles Lunalilo was the kingdom's sixthmonarch and proved to be very popular from the beginning of his reign. King Kamehameha V hadpreceded Lunalilo and had died without naming a successor. Therefore Lunalilo was appointed by the Legislat…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8Y9_hiram-bingham_Honolulu-HI.html
A Centennial Memorial of Hiram Bingham. Born in Bennington, Vt., Oct. 30, 1789. Died in New Haven, Ct., Nov. 11, 1869, Aged 80 Years.
This slab is placed here in grateful remembrance of a pioneer Missionary by descendants of Hawaiians (aided by…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8XX_king-william-charles-lunalilo_Honolulu-HI.html
King Kamehameha V died on December 11, 1872, without naming a successor to the throne. Prince William Charles Lunalilo was the highest ranking Chief at that time. Instead of claiming his birthright to the throne, he wanted the people to choose the…