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History of Hawaii

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Long ago, people found Hawaii.

Chronological dispersal of Austronesian people across the Pacific.svg
Chronological dispersal of Austronesian people across the Pacific.svg
They lived on the islands. A king named Kamehameha brought them together.
Kamehameha I.png
Kamehameha I.png
Later, the islands became part of the USA. Now, Hawaii is a state.
Kamehameha III in military uniform.jpg
Kamehameha III in military uniform.jpg
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