King Kamehameha IV

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King Kamehameha IV: Devotion to the Hawaiian People

January 11, 1855, marked the crowning of Alexander 'Iolani Liholiho as King Kamehameha IV, the birth of a notorious leader. Alexander was a very well liked man who was highly respected. He ruled the Hawaiian Kingdom and was intelligent, handsome, and destined to help his people. During his reign he dealt with many issues such as whaling, sugar, trade, American domination, immigrants, missionaries, unfair government, sovereignty, education and the decline of the Hawaiian population. King Kamehameha IV helped advance his people and culture by maintaining a stable economy, establishing new educational opportunities, and providing health care for Hawaiians.
Alexander 'Iolani Liholiho was born on February 9th, 1834 in Ewa, O'ahu. His birth father was Kekuanao'a, the governor of O'ahu and his birth mother, Kina'u, was the prime minister or kuhina nui. In 1853, at the age of 19, King Kamehameha III adopted his nephew Alexander. Prior to his adoption, Alexander and his brother, Lot, traveled to America and Europe with Dr. Judd the minister of King Kamehameha III. They went around both America and Europe and saw how the government functioned. They also saw the efforts of gaining back rights for the Hawaiian people. Alexander observed the ways of the foreigners and used his experience in Europe to help better serve his people. At the age of 20, Alexander 'Iolani Liholiho became King Kamehameha IV. In a letter to the Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, he explained his crowning and intentions, he wrote, "Great and Good Friend: -Believing that Your Majesty takes a sincere interest in every thing which concerns the Hawaiian nation, I doubt ...

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