Created in honor of regiments that were comprised of Japanese-Americans that fought in World War II, the Brothers in Valor Memorial has a deep connection to Hawaiian history as well as the community in the present. Located in Honolulu on Oahu, HI, the memorial showcases what it can mean to celebrate a legacy while also […]
Created to honor the last reigning king of the Kingdom of Hawai’I, the King David Kalākaua Monument is located in a traffic circle in Honolulu, Hawaii. One of the roads in this traffic circle is Kalākaua Avenue, highlighting what it can look like to further embrace the legacy of an entire region in multiple ways […]
The Statue of Duke Kahanamoku, one of the most important figures in the history of surfing, literally welcomes people to Waikiki Beach in Honolulu, Hawaii. The landmark has become an icon of the area that embraces a Hawaiian legacy that can be seen and felt all across the world. Commemorating the Father of International Surfing […]
A Japanese attack against the naval base at Pearl Harbor in Honolulu, Hawaii that took place in 1941 changed the course of world history. It led to the United States’ formal entry into World War II, which eventually led to the surrender of the Japanese aboard the battleship U.S.S. Missouri in 1945. The legacy of […]