dec 16, 1892 - n January 1893, the planters staged an uprising to overthrow the Queen. At the same time, they appealed to the United States armed forces for protection. Without Presidential approval, marines stormed the islands, and the American minister to the islands raised the stars and stripes in HONOLULU.
Description:
hawaiian annexationAdded to timeline:
Date:
dec 16, 1892
Now
~ 133 years ago