On September 9, 1776, the Second Continental Congress adopted a new name for what had been called the "United Colonies.” The name “United … [Continue Reading...]
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Nobuo Fujita
, by Peter T Young
On December 7, 1941, Japan bombed Pearl Harbor, an American naval base in Honolulu. Thousands of American soldiers were killed, and as a … [Continue Reading...]

Labor Day
, by Peter T Young
Hawai‘i is an exceptional case in American labor history because of its workforce made up of mostly non-white and immigrant … [Continue Reading...]
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These posts are part of a personal learning experience; I have been searching to learn more about the place I and my family were born, raised, and live (and love) – then, share what I have learned.
Because of my Planning work across the Islands, as well as previously serving as Director of the State Department of Land and Natural Resources, State Historic Preservation Officer and Deputy Managing Director for Hawaiʻi County, I have had the opportunity to see some places and deal with some issues that many others have not had, nor will have, the same opportunity.
So, I am sharing some insights, events and places with others. These informal historic summaries are presented for personal, non-commercial and/or educational purposes. I hope you enjoy them. Thanks, Peter.
