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Entries from September 20th, 2009

The view from Kaaawa–What are those islands?

September 20th, 2009 · 4 Comments · Kaaawa

While most of the week was cloudy and wet, one morning provided a clear view of Molokai and beyond as the sun rose in Kaaawa. These clear mornings always prompt further questions and disputes. What exactly are we seeing? I’ve been through several cycles of such questions and have gathered several useful hints through the [...]

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Another look at Kamehameha Day in 1944 on the beach in Waikiki

September 20th, 2009 · 1 Comment · History, John Lind Collection, Photographs

I may be in danger of repeating myself, but I discovered yesterday that the initial link failed to display this photo of Duke Kahanamoku and several others taken at Waikiki Beach during WWII. I believe this dates from a Kamehameha Day celebration in 1944 that featured paddling and surfing competitions. I originally posted this set [...]

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