Born sometime between 1748 and 1761, Kamehameha's birth was preceded by prophecies which,
"told of the birth of a male who would vanquish all the chiefs to become the greatest chief of all Hawaii."
This prophecy was realized by 1810 when the Kingdom of Hawaii was set in place under the
sovereignty of Kamehameha I who ruled in peace for the remainder of his life."
Kamehameha was Hawaii's greatest hero, warrior and statesman. He led the Hawaiian Islands to
unification, progress and construction. Through this annual observance, the citizens of Hawaii pay their
respects to his life and accomplishments."
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