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Who was Queen Liliʻuokalani?
· 12 min · S1 E411
Episode Who was Queen Liliʻuokalani?
Imagine living in a magnificent palace that had glowing electric lights and ringing telephones five whole years before the President of the United States had them in the White House! That’s exactly how Queen Liliʻuokalani lived as the brilliant ruler of the independent Kingdom of Hawaiʻi. But what happens when powerful businessmen want to take over your island for its precious sugar?
In this thrilling episode, Mira and Finn uncover the dramatic true story of Hawaiʻi's very last queen! You'll learn how Queen Liliʻuokalani was forced to make an impossible choice: start a bloody battle against an army with big guns, or step down to save her people. Discover how she was locked inside a single bedroom for eight whole months, where clever supporters smuggled her secret messages hidden inside beautiful flower bouquets! Plus, find out how this incredible royal used her time in captivity to translate ancient chants and write "Aloha ʻOe," a famous farewell song that is still sung all over the world today. Join us for a powerful story of true bravery, peaceful leadership, and a legacy that outlasted a kingdom!
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