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Episode 3 of 3

Sovereignty Restored

When
31 July 1843
Where
Honolulu
Part of
Paulet Affair: Lord George Paulet occupies the Kingdom of Hawaii

Rear-Admiral Thomas arrived in July 1843, apologized for Paulet's actions, and restored Hawaiian sovereignty.

Rear-Admiral Richard Darton Thomas arrived at Honolulu harbor on 26 July 1843. He apologized to King Kamehameha III for Paulet's insubordinate actions. Hawaiian sovereignty was restored on 31 July 1843, ending the five-month occupation.

Sources

  1. Hawaiian Kingdom Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27
  2. Lord George Paulet Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-30

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