Updated at 7:39 a.m., Monday, April 30, 2007
President Cleveland, Queen Lili'uokalani ceremony set
Advertiser Staff
Today has been declared Hawaiian Restoration Day by Mayor Mufi Hannemann and the State Legislature in remembrance of President Grover Cleveland and Queen Lili'uokalani.A ceremony will begin at 11:30 a.m. on the lawn of the Community Church and at 11:45 a.m., a procession to Mauna 'Ala (The Royal Mausoleum), 2261 Nu'uanu Ave., will commence. The Mauna 'Ala ceremonies begin at noon. If you plan to attend you are requested to bring a flower as a sign of respect.
Cleveland was the 22nd and 24th president of the United States (1885-1889 and 1893-1897).
Three months after the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom in 1883, he was sworn into office. After researching and reviewing the overthrow of Queen Lili'uokalani and the Hawaiian Kingdom, he fought with Congress to have the queen and Hawaiian Kingdom restored. His challenge was denied, but April 30 is a day of recognizing the efforts of Cleveland and Lili'uokalani.
