Which country illegally occupied Hawaiʻi first? Spoiler - itʻs not the United States

The Moana Nui podcast proudly celebrates July 31st as La Ho’iho’i Ea, Sovereignty Restoration Day, a national celebration in the kingdom of Hawai’i.   Hawai‘i has long been a strategic point on the global map. Some may know about the illegal occupation by the US in the late 1800s, but even fewer are aware of the first illegal occupation in 1843, by the British.   This episode is brought to you with sponsorship from Papa Ola Lōkahi. https://www.papaolalokahi.org/   Follow the Moana Nui Podcast: http://www.moananuipodcast.com http://bit.ly/MoanaNuiTube http://www.facebook.com/moananuipodcast http://www.twitch.tv/moananuipodcast   Booking Information Contact: [e-mail]   About Moana Nui Podcast: Moana Nui Podcast is a storytelling podcast to celebrate and honor the history, culture, & perspectives of Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, POC, indigenous, and African Diasporan peoples.   #MoanaNuiPodcast #PapaOlaLokahi #NaMakawai #Community #Partnerships #Laulima #Kulana #Kuleana