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Sanford B. Dole

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Sanford B. Dole
NameSanford B. Dole
Order11st Governor of the Territory of Hawaii
Term start11900
Term end11914
Predecessor1None
Successor1George W. Bush
Order21st President of the Republic of Hawaii
Term start21894
Term end21898
Predecessor2St. John Roach (as Provisional Governor)
Successor2Lorrin Thurston

Sanford B. Dole was a prominent American lawyer, politician, and businessman who played a significant role in the history of Hawaii. He was a key figure in the overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii and served as the first President of the Republic of Hawaii and Governor of the Territory of Hawaii. Dole was a member of the Republican Party and was known for his conservative and pro-business views.

Early life and education

Sanford B. Dole was born on September 17, 1843, in Massachusetts. He graduated from Yale University in 1867 and later studied law at Harvard Law School. After completing his education, Dole moved to Hawaii in 1870, where he became a successful lawyer and businessman. He was admitted to the Hawaiian bar in 1871 and established a law practice in Honolulu.

Dole's entry into politics began in 1884 when he was appointed as a judge in the Kingdom of Hawaii. He served in this position until 1887, when he was elected to the Hawaiian Legislature. Dole was a strong supporter of annexation by the United States and was a key figure in the Committee of Safety, a group that sought to overthrow the Kingdom of Hawaii.

Role in the overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii

On January 17, 1893, Dole and the Committee of Safety overthrew the Kingdom of Hawaii, which had been ruled by Queen Liliuokalani. The coup was backed by American businessmen and United States military personnel. Dole became the leader of the Provisional Government of Hawaii, which was established after the overthrow.

Presidency of the Republic of Hawaii

In 1894, the Provisional Government of Hawaii was replaced by the Republic of Hawaii, and Dole was elected as its first president. He served in this position from 1894 to 1898, during which time he sought to annex Hawaii to the United States. In 1898, Dole's term ended, and he was succeeded by Lorrin Thurston.

Governorship of the Territory of Hawaii

In 1900, Dole was appointed as the first Governor of the Territory of Hawaii by President William McKinley. He served in this position until 1914, when he was succeeded by George W. Bush. During his tenure as governor, Dole implemented various policies aimed at promoting economic development and Americanization in Hawaii.

Later life and legacy

After leaving office, Dole retired to Hawaii and engaged in various business ventures. He died on June 9, 1925, in Honolulu. Dole's legacy is complex and contested, with some viewing him as a pioneer who helped to modernize Hawaii, while others see him as a colonialist who played a key role in the overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii. Today, Dole is remembered as a significant figure in Hawaiian history, and his impact on the islands continues to be felt.

Category:Governors of Hawaii Category:Presidents of the Republic of Hawaii Category:American businesspeople Category:Yale University alumni Category:Harvard Law School alumni