Newlands Resolution

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On August 12, 1898, the flag of the Kingdom of Hawai‘i over ‘Iolani Palace was lowered to raise the United States flag to signify annexation. Native Hawaiians began a period of mourning.
On August 12, 1898, the flag of the Kingdom of Hawai‘i over ‘Iolani Palace was lowered to raise the United States flag to signify annexation. Native Hawaiians began a period of mourning.

The Newlands Resolution, named after United States Congressman Francis G. Newlands was an Act of Congress to annex the Republic of Hawai'i and create the Territory of Hawai'i.

It was approved on July 4, 1898 and signed on July 7 by President of the United States William McKinley. In August of the same year, a ceremony was held on the steps of 'Iolani Palace to signify the official transfer of Hawaiian sovereignty to the United States.

Sanford B. Dole, left, continued as President of the newly created Territory of Hawai'i until the Hawaiian Organic Act of 1900 established a permanent territorial government led by a governor.
Sanford B. Dole, left, continued as President of the newly created Territory of Hawai'i until the Hawaiian Organic Act of 1900 established a permanent territorial government led by a governor.

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  • Hawaiian Organic Act, approved in 1900 by Congress to adopt a form of government for the new territory, in supplement of the Newlands Resolution.

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