Admiral Thomas had sailed into Honolulu harbor…
July 1843 CE
This time Kamehameha is more than happy to tell his side of the story.
On July 31, Thomas informs Kamehameha III the occupation is over; he reserves the right to protect British citizens, but respects the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Hawaii
The site of a ceremony raising the flag of Hawaii will be made into a park in downtown Honolulu named Thomas Square in his honor, with pathways shaped in the form of the British flag.
July 31 will be celebrated as Lā Hoʻihoʻi Ea or Restoration Day holiday.
A phrase from the speech made by Kamehameha III will become the motto of the Hawaiian Kingdom and state, and will be included on the coat of arms and Seal of Hawaii: Ua Mau ke Ea o ka ʻĀina i ka Pono, roughly translated from the Hawaiian language into English as "The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness."
Jones tries to hasten the peace process, by inviting the British officers to dinners, and celebrations including the restored king.
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