Kalākaua's 1881 world tour
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kal-kaua-s-1881-world-tour-172-1159560
title:
Kalākaua's 1881 world tour
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The 1881 world tour of King Kalākaua of the Hawaiian Kingdom was his attempt to save the Hawaiian culture and population from extinction by importing a labor force from Asia-Pacific nations. His efforts brought the small island nation to the attention of world leaders, but sparked rumors that the kingdom was for sale. Critics in Hawaii believed the labor negotiations were just an excuse to see the world. The 281-day trip gave Kalākaua the distinction of being the first monarch to circumnavigate
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Tour by King Kalākaua of the Hawaiian Kingdom
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kal%C4%81kaua%27s_1881_world_tour
date created:
2016-12-16T17:39:49Z
date modified:
2024-09-01T16:51:16Z
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