Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 12, Number 10, 1 October 1995 — Budnick to speak on overthrow, annexation [ARTICLE]

Budnick to speak on overthrow, annexation

Author Rich Budnick will present a workshop on the overthrow and its aftermath the evening of Oct. 21 at Windward Community College. "The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom and Annexation" will document the 40-year history of America's desire to annex the Hawaiian kingdom. Using more than 100 quotations from dipIomats and other leaders, Budnick will reveal a record of American spying, efforts to purchase, and desires to colonize prior to the overthrow. Participants will also learn why Queen Lili'uokalani gave up her throne, and why President Cleveland called the overthrow "an armed invasion ... a lawless oeeupahon ... an act of war." Budnick is the author of Stolen Kingdom: An American Conspiracy. Registration is $20. Call 235-7433.