The Hawaii land grab — and Trump's thirst for Greenland

How Hawaii's queen was dethroned by a group of white businessmen eager to avoid tariffs on their sugar exports

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In 1887, the heir to Hawaii’s throne attended a fellow royal’s grand party: the jubilee celebration marking Queen Victoria’s 50^th anniversary as sovereign of the United Kingdom.

During her stay in London, the Hawaiian princess, Liliuokalani, marveled at the dazzling jewelry sported by guests at one reception. “There were d…