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	King Kamehameha I, Kamehameha the Great
		This official holiday was established in 1871 by King Kamehameha V to honor his grandfather, Kamehameha I. The celebration begins with a parade of floral floats, costumed riders on horseback, and marching bands that begins in downtown Honolulu and ends in Waikiki.
		The original statue was later recovered from the shipwreck and installed near Kamehameha's birthplace, in Kohala on the island of Hawai'i.
		The third statue was cast using a mold made from the Honolulu statue, and it was erected in the National Gallery in Washington D.C. in 1969.
	www.tammyyee.com /tt-kamehameha.html (753 words)

	Kamehameha I
		Gould was commissioned to create a statue of Kamehameha by the legislature of the Kingdom of Hawai'i and modeled the figure at his studio in Rome in 1879.
		A second statue was cast from the same model and arrived safely; it was unveiled by Hawai'i's last king, Kalakaua, in 1883 in front of the Judiciary Building in Honolulu, where it still remains.
		The first statue was subsequently recovered and brought to Hawai'i; in 1912 it was placed at Kohala Court House in Kapa'au on the Island of Hawai'i, in Kamehameha's home district.
	www.aoc.gov /cc/art/nsh/kamehameha.cfm (651 words)

	Hawaii: King Kamehameha Celebration (Local Legacies: Celebrating Community Roots - Library of Congress)
		Kamehameha the Great was born somewhere between 1748 and 1761 in North Kohala on the island of Hawaii.
		Although the exact date is unknown, by royal Proclamation in 1871 of King Kamehameha V in honor of his grandfather, June 11 of each year was designated as a holiday to honor the life and times of Hawai`i's greatest statesman, warrior and king.
		A contemporary of Napoleon and George Washington, Kamehameha I accomplished all that he did without the aid of a written language and while the religion of the Hawaiian islands was still that of ancient Polynesia.
	lcweb2.loc.gov /cocoon/legacies/HI/200002873.html (447 words)

	Holidays & Festivals (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Kamehameha V designated June 11 as a public holiday to honor the memory of his great-grandfather who was the first ruler of the United Hawaiian Islands.
		Kamehameha ("The Lonely One") was born between 1736 and 1758 in Kohala on the island of Hawaii.
		Kekuiapoiwa, Kamehameha's mother, was the daughter of a chief from Kona.
	home.hawaii.rr.com /hawaiianweb/holiday04.html (423 words)

	HawaiiNews.com: Reps urge greater respect for Kamehameha statue
		The Kamehameha statue in Statuary Hall — a replica of a pair of statues located in Kapa`au on the Big Island and in front of the Hawai`i Supreme Court building in Honolulu — has apparently been the subject of jokes made by Capitol guides and building staff.
		The statue was donated to the Capitol by the state in 1969, and is today one of 97 statues of prominent people selected to represent the various states.
		The second is to request that you evaluate the positioning of the Kamehameha statue, which has been placed in an isolated corner of Statuary Hall since its location to the Capitol in 1969, and, if structurally possible, relocate it to a position of prominence in the Hall.
	www.hawaiinews.com /archives/national/000184.shtml (1526 words)

	Untitled Document
		In 1810, King Kamehameha I united the islands, through a series of battles, the last of which was a climactic stand on the edge of the Pali cliffs in the Nu`uanu valley of O`ahu.
		Kamehameha, aided throughout his campaign with European firearms as well as traditional Hawaiian armament, drove the defenders over the cliffs to achieve their victory.
		Kamehameha IV’s rule saw the explosion of the immigrant worker population from Asia, brought upon by the decreasing Hawaiian population which was largely killed off by diseases to which they had no resistance.
	www2.hawaii.edu /~uryan (1629 words)

	Kamehameha's refurbished statue stands tall in Hilo - The Honolulu Advertiser - Hawaii's Newspaper
		A statue of King Kamehameha, looking regal and resplendent again after a $30,000 restoration, is to be blessed during traditional lei-draping ceremonies in Hilo tomorrow evening on the eve of the state holiday in his honor.
		The statue prematurely decayed because of inadequate adhesive that was originally put on at the Fracaro Foundry in Vicenza, Italy, according to Glenn Wharton of New York, the lead conservator on the restoration and an expert in outdoor sculpture.
		When the original statue was recovered from the shipwreck, it was sent to Kohala, the king's birthplace, and unveiled in Kapa'au on May 7, 1883.
	the.honoluluadvertiser.com /article/2004/Jun/09/ln/ln15a.html (613 words)

	The Kamehameha Statue in Kapa'au
		Participating in the proceedings are the Royal Order of Kamehameha, Na Papa Kanaka ‘O Pu‘ukohola, and members of the Kaahumanu Society, an ali‘i and service organization founded in memory of the third and favorite wife of Kamehameha I. Historian Fred Cachola serves as master of ceremonies.
		In 2001, the rapidly deteriorating statue was restored after a years-long process that involved the Hawai‘i Alliance for Arts Education (www.arts-hawaii.org), conservator Glenn Wharton, Kohala Cultural Practitioners and hundreds of local residents.
		The restored statue was rededicated in 2001 and is maintained by a trained group of local volunteers.
	www.kamehamehadaycelebration.org /kamehameha-statue.html (479 words)

	King Kamehameha
		In 1883, a statue of Kamehameha the Great, was commissioned by King Kalâkaua displaying "Kaei kapu o Liloa" the sacred sash of Liloa.
		A second statue was made and this is what stands in front of the Federal Court Building in Honolulu.
		The original is in front of the courthouse in Kapa`au, Hawi, near the birthplace of Kamehameha I.
	www.huapala.org /King_Kamehameha.html (341 words)

	A KING’S STATUE MULTIPLIES
		The third Kamehameha I statue was commissioned after statehood in 1959, when the new state was entitled to install two statues in the U.S. Statuary Hall in Washington DC.
		The King Kamehameha statue, reproduced by Ortho R. Fairbanks and Clarence P. Curtis, became the first statue of a king, as well as the largest statue to be displayed at the capitol.
		The unveiling on April 15, 1969, was accompanied by the blowing of a conch shell, a chanter, kahili bearers and the presentation of leis.
	www.coffeetimes.com /king.htm (1230 words)

	The Mediadrome - History - King Kamehameha
		By 1795, Kamehameha was the undisputed king of all the Hawaiian Islands except Kauai.
		A second statue was cast from the original mold and safely sent to Honolulu where it was dedicated in 1883.
		His statues are draped with vibrant floral leis while colorful parades and ceremonies are held throughout the islands.
	www.themediadrome.com /content/articles/history_articles/kamehameha.htm (962 words)

	Kamehameha v. Akaka - WorksOfConklin
		Some of the prophecies make Kamehameha's birth and early years seem almost miraculous, imitating the story of the bright star that guided the three wisemen to the manger where Jesus was born, or the story of how baby Moses escaped a slaughter.
		An illustration of the great discrepancies in the dates and legends of Kamehameha's birth can be found in two articles published in the daily newspaper of the largest town that has a daily newspaper near to where he was (allegedly) born.
		In 1871, King Kamehameha V Proclaimed June 11 A Holiday In Honor The Grandfather, King Kamehameha I. Kamehameha The Great Was Born Between 1748 And 1761 In North Kohala.
	kenconklin.org /mediawiki/index.php?title=Kamehameha_v._Akaka (2568 words)

	Kamehameha Day Celebration
		The original statue of Kamehameha I stands above Akoni Pule Highway on the lawn of the Civic Center in Kapa‘au.
		The statue is draped with lei on the morning of June 10, 2006, and the flowers remain in place only as long as they are fresh.
		From the park, it’s a short walk to parade viewing and ceremonies at the King’s statue in front of the civic center.
	www.kamehamehadaycelebration.org /directions.html (344 words)

	Luau to celebrate supernatural ruler
		Kamehameha's illustrious life will be honored through traditional dance, dress and spoken word.
		The Luau will follow the life of Kamehameha, from his birth to his years as a warrior and the era of his reign as King of Hawaii.
		The Kamehameha dynasty ruled the land for decades and the great original king is widely credited for uniting the islands.
	www.ufodigest.com /kamehameha.html (366 words)

	Kamehameha I Statue, Kapaau
		Kapaau is known as the birthplace of King Kamehameha I as was that of the Hawaiian monarchy.
		Nowadays a sleepy village with about 600 inhabitants, near to the northern point of Big Island and reached by road 270, Kapaau's one claim to fame is its original statue of Kamehameha I. Originally destined for Honolulu, it was lost during transportation.
		Wind and weather take their toll on the statue so once a year, on the evening before Kamehameha Day (June 11th), its is given a fresh coat of paint.
	www.planetware.com /kapaau/kamehameha-i-statue-us-hi-hkap.htm (255 words)

	Kamehameha Statue - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		It now stands in the United States Capitol alongside the Father Damien Statue and is the heaviest statue, weighing 15,000 pounds.
		In 1880, the initial sculpture was sent to Paris, France to be cast in bronze.
		After losing the first statue in a shipwreck, Gould rushed to complete a second which was unveiled by Kalākaua in 1883.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kamehameha_Statue (347 words)

	Congressman Ed Case - News Release (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The King Kamehameha statue, which is a replica of the Kamehameha statues outside the current Hawai`i Supreme Court and in Kapa`au on the Island of Hawai`i, is one of two statues that were given by the State of Hawai`i in 1969 to Congress.
		“King Kamehameha I is by far the most prominent figure in the history of Hawai`i and embodies the strength and vitality of the Native Hawaiian people and their culture and the rich history of all of Hawai`i’s peoples,” they said.
		The Kamehameha statue is located in an isolated area, reportedly for structural reasons because it is the heaviest statue in Statuary Hall.
	wwwc.house.gov /case/press_releases/200366.html (1469 words)

	Kamehameha Day Celebration (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.tamu.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Kamehameha Day is recognized as a state holiday throughout Hawai‘i, but North Kohala is a very special place to celebrate Kamehameha Day.
		Kamehameha I was born in North Kohala, where residents played a prominent role in saving his life as an infant.
		The Kamehameha Day Celebration is funded in part by the County of Hawai‘i Department of Research and Development and the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority.
	www.kamehamehadaycelebration.org.cob-web.org:8888 (469 words)

	Who Was King Kamehameha? A Warrior, A Leader, A Chosen One, A King.
		It is estimated that Kamehameha the Great was born somewhere between 1748 and 1768 in North Kohala on the island of Hawaii.
		Hawaiians believe Kamehameha's birth fulfilled the prophecy that foretold of the birth of a male child who would rise to power and become a mighty conquerer and ruler of all the Hawaiian islands.
		Today, a bronze statue of Kamehameha stands in front of Ali'iolani Hale in Honolulu, and every year, is draped with long strands of leis, measuring up to thirteen feet in length, for Kamehameha Day.
	www.urbanmozaik.com /2001.sept_issue/sept01_fea_kamehameha.html (1160 words)

	Kamehameha Statue biography .ms (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Commissioned by King David Kalākaua it is a memorial to Kamehameha the Great, the founder of the Kingdom of Hawai?i who united the Hawaiian Islands in 1810.
		That particular statue was lost in a shipwreck off the coast of South America.
		After losing the first statue in a shipwreck, Gould rushed to complete a second and was unveiled by Kalākaua in 1883.
	kamehameha-statue.biography.ms (292 words)

	Kamehameha Day - 2000
		King Kamehameha was the first of generations that ruled over the island kingdom.
		The Kamehameha Day celebration begins on Friday afternoon with a ceremony and lei draping at the Kamehameha statue in front of the Aliiolani Building in downtown Honolulu.
		The King Kamehameha Folklife Festival is held in the park until 3 pm.
	www.suite101.com /article.cfm/hawaii/40773 (415 words)

	Oceanic - Around Town Hawaii - Leisure - Reviews - It's Story Time in Hawaii! by Tammy Yee - Kamehameha, the Lonely One
		The regal statue of Kamehameha I resplendent in a mantle of fragrant lei.
		Legend surrounds the birth and death of Kamehameha I. It is said that he was born on a stormy night in North Kohala, during which a bright star, Kokoiki, appeared in the heavens.
		The name Kamehameha, or "The Lonely One," was bestowed upon him and he was given the training befitting a young ali'i.
	www.hawaii.rr.com /leisure/reviews/tammy_yee/2001-06_ktlone.htm (612 words)

	Aloha-Hawaii.com: King Kamehameha Statue
		Born in the Kohala district of the Big Island, Kamehameha unified the Hawaiian islands under one rule and set the stage for the kingdom’s proud-but-turbulent monarchy period.
		In fact, there are four statues: one in downtown Honolulu, fronting the old Judiciary Building; another in Statuary Hall in Washington, D.C. and the original statue at the king’s birthplace in Kapaau on the Big Island, and a 14-foot, five-ton statue in Hilo.
		Among the festivities is a late-afternoon lei-draping ceremony, where the Kamehameha statue is splendidly adorned with fresh flower leis of all types.
	www.aloha-hawaii.com /tours/kamehameha+statue (457 words)

	Libraries & Culture, Bookplate Archive
		The Kamehameha Schools was at first located on its own grounds in Honolulu, grounds on which the Bishop Museum was soon built too, but the school has now moved to a six hundred-acre campus that overlooks the city of Honolulu.
		A statue of Kamehameha I was erected in downtown Honolulu in front of the Ali'iolani Hale in 1883.
		Kamehameha Schools today has several special libraries, such as that of the Hawaiian Studies Institute, as well as the more traditional levels of school libraries, including elementary, intermediate, and high school.
	www.gslis.utexas.edu /~landc/bookplates/28_4_Midkiff.htm (537 words)

	Kingdom of Hawaii: be selective to form interesting, affordable collection
		Kamehameha died in 1819 and was succeeded by his son Kamehameha II.
		Kamehameha III realized that traditional Hawaiian culture was being lost, so he reinstated the hula and traditional games and competitions.
		Kamehameha III died in 1854 and his adopted nephew succeeded him as King Kamehameha IV.
	www.linns.com /howto/refresher/kingdom_20061211/refreshercourse.asp?uID= (1228 words)

	Kamehameha Statue
		More than 200 years ago, runners swiftly carried the newborn Kamehameha along a coastal trail toward the mountain ridges of Kohala to protect him from enemies who feared prophecies that he would one day hold great power.
		The legends of his birth gave names to places along the runners route, Hawi, "place of famine," where the baby Kamehameha needed breast milk, and Kapaau, "the place where the blanket went swimming," where his kapa (bark cloth) bunting got wet as he was carried across a stream.
		The prophecies of Kamehameha's greatness came true when, in 1795, he conquered the islands and united them in peace.
	www.kcadventures.com /Kamehameha.htm (218 words)

	King Kamehameha - Origin of Kamehameha Attack
		The first was made to honor Kamehameha, made of gold and bronze but it sunk along with the ship that carried it as it was being exported from Germany to Honolulu, sinking near the Falkland islands.
		With everyone assuming that this was a huge loss, the sculpture of the sunk statue merely made another one, as he still had the original mould.
		The statues aren't the only reminiscent of the King, as there is a whole day on the calendar year to celebrate this Hawaiian legend.
	www.dbzgtlegacy.com /features/kingkamehameha.shtml (589 words)

	Leader of Kamehameha stature needed today
		When Kamehameha started his quest of bringing the islands together, it was a common practice for these battles to take place and acquisition of land and resources were the goal.
		We need a Kamehameha today to unite the Hawaiian people against the onslaught of attacks from non-Hawaiians and wannabe Hawaiians who want to take down the Kamehameha Schools, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and all the Hawaiian entitlements that are due us for the taking of our Hawaiian nation.
		Be aware of the facts that when Kamehameha started his quest of bringing the islands together, it was a common practice for these battles to take place and acquisition of land and resources were the goal.
	www.moolelo.com /kamehameha-bush-letter.html (644 words)

	Tag Central » judiciary (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Although Kamehameha was cordial to the traders who visited the islands and encouraged the introduction of their technology, he also insisted on the preservation of the culture of Hawaii.
		Kamehameha I Statue in front of Ali'iolani Hale In 1871, King Kamehameha V Proclaimed June 11 a holiday to honor King Kamehameha I. Kamehameha The Great who was born between 1748 And 1761 In North Kohala, and died in Kailua-Kona in 1819.
		Kamehameha I in front of Ali'iolani Hale Inside the building is the Hawaii Supreme Court and the administrative center of the Hawai?i State judiciary.
	tagcentral.net /?tag=judiciary (1105 words)

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