18. The 1993 U.S. Apology
On the coup’s centennial, the U.S. government issued a formal apology with the 1993 Apology Resolution, acknowledging that the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom was unjust and illegal. While the resolution marked a significant moment of recognition, it offered no restitution or restoration of sovereignty for native Hawaiians. For many, the apology was a first step—but far from a final answer. Read the 1993 Apology Resolution.
