Liliu'okalani embodied all the richness of Hawaiian customs, while embracing the promise of democracy. The American Experience explores what resulted when old world traditions collided with modern day ambitions.

Queen Lydia Liliuokalani (September 2, 1838 - November 11, 1917) Queen Liliuokalani was the last reigning monarch of the Hawaiian islands. She felt her mission was to preserve the islands for their native residents. In 1898, Hawaii was annexed to the United States and Queen Liliuokalani was forced to give up her throne. Queen Liliuokalani was deposed by the advocates of a Republic for Hawaii in ...

The Last Queen of Hawai`i Lili`uokalani was the last queen of the Hawaiian Islands. Her rule lasted from 1891 to 1895. She was born Lydia Paki Kamakaeha Lili`uokalani in 1838. Her parents were councilors to King Kamehameha III. Young Lydia attended the Royal School which was run by American missionaries. In 1862 she married John Owen Dominis but he died shortly after she ascended the throne.