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Hawaii State Name Origin:
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What does the name Hawaii mean? "Hawaii" is possibly based on the native Hawaiian word for homeland (Owhyhee). Captain James Cook discovered the islands in 1778 and named the group "the Sandwich islands" (in honor of the Earl of Sandwich). This name lasted until King Kamehameha I united the islands under his rule in 1819 as the "Kingdom of Hawaii." |
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Hawaii Quick Facts: Ben's Guide to U.S. Government |
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Hawaii FAQ: Facts from Hawaii Official Tourism Site
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HAWAII SYMBOLS: |
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song - dance |
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Island Flowers: |
eternal flame |
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